Morrison's Bumble Bee
Bombus morrisoni
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CA: Candidate
California candidate species
Large bumblebee with black and yellow stripes. Forages on native lupines and manzanita in higher elevations; long-tongued pollinator essential for wildflower reproduction.
Plants that support Morrison's Bumble Bee
2 plants
Coyote Willow
Salix exigua var. hindsiana
tree
Early-season pollen source for founding queens and workers
Bay Area nativeKeystone species
Rubber Rabbitbrush
Ericameria nauseosa
perennial herb
Regional pollinator in arid western habitats; forage flights throughout bloom period
Bay Area native