Rusty Patched Bumble Bee

Bombus Affinis

Media: Colored Pencil, Pastel, Ink, Latex Masking, Gold Leaf

Size: 28 x 40

The Rusty Patched Bumble Bee is the first insect in the continental United States to be federally listed as critically endangered. Their population has declined 91% since the mid 1990’s. Federal protection should help their survival as well as education campaigns encouraging citizens to use native plantings in gardens and other habitats.