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Large Earth Bumblebee

Bombus lucorum

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

moderate

grass

Extended season pollen availability

Bay Area native

Common rush

Juncus effusus

moderate

perennial herb

Early spring visitor to rush stands for pollen collection

Bay Area native