EC00-1564 A Guide To Identifying Nebraska Bumble Bee Species

Authors

Marion D. Ellis, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Doug Golick, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

ORCID IDs

Doug Golick

Date of this Version

2000

Document Type

Article

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© 2000, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

For more people, pollen means allergies and bees mean stings. However, you should thank a bee, butterfly, bat, bird, or other pollinator for one out of every three bites of food you eat. There are 95 crops grown in the United States that require insect pollinators. In addition, many bee-pollinated plants provide food for wildlife, increase soil fertility, and beautify our landscapes.

This extension circular discusses the importance of bees, capturing bees, making a reference collection, identification guide, and glossary.