Red-tailed bumblebee
Bombus lapidarius
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Medium bumblebee with red and black coloring. Forages widely on native flowers; strong pollinator for fruit production in Bay Area gardens and wild areas.
Plants that support Red-tailed bumblebee
3 plants
Bracken
Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens
fern
Nesting in dense fern patches; provides shelter for early-season colonies
Bay Area native
Sticky Phacelia
Phacelia viscida
perennial herb
Early season nectar for emerging queens
Bay Area native
Woodland Strawberry
Fragaria vesca
perennial herb
Pollinator during peak bloom Mar-Jun; supports colony growth
Bay Area nativeKeystone species