PSU Pollinators

Did you know that there are 18 bumble bee species in Pennsylvania? Next time you see one on a flower, take a closer look! 👀 Each species has unique bands and coloration.

The March 2024 Bug of the Month is Bombus griseocollis, the brown-belted bumble bee. Mostly a generalist forager, the brown-belted bumble bee also specializes on milkweed flowers (Asclepias spp.) which is unique among bumble bees. In contrast to cavity nesting bumble bees, this species nests on the surface of the ground, typically in tall grass.

Read more:https://pollinators.psu.edu/assets/uploads/documents/Bug-of-the-Month-2.pdf
📷: Lauren Kovanko