April 30, 2022

I am an American Bumble Bee

My population is being decreased

Due to being socially parasitized

And a virus from European bees. 

Location: WW Ranch Road, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Sebastian

Sources: https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/american-bumble-bee.shtml

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson