Large Earth Bumblebee
Bombus lucorum
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Large robust bumblebee, black with white abdomen tip. Nests underground; long-tongued pollinator of sage, ceonothus, and manzanita. Essential spring and summer pollinator.
Plants that support Large Earth Bumblebee
2 plants
Bottlebrush Squirreltail
Elymus elymoides var. elymoides
grass
Extended season pollen availability
Bay Area native
Common rush
Juncus effusus
perennial herb
Early spring visitor to rush stands for pollen collection
Bay Area native