Send us a textIn this episode of Rarefied, host Meredith Meeker explores the precarious situation of the rusty patch bumblebee. Meeker is joined by Elaine Evans, an Extension Educator and Researcher at the University of Minnesota, and Mary Powley, a PhD student in the Native Bee Lab at the same university. Together, they discuss the unique characteristics, habitats, and life cycles of the rusty patch bumblebee. They delve into the factors causing its decline, including disease, habitat loss, and climate change, and highlight ongoing research and community science efforts to help save the species. Through engaging anecdotes and detailed explanations, the episode promotes awareness and conservation actions that individuals can take to support these essential pollinators.https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/  https://beelab.umn.edu/rusty-patched-bumble-bee  https://www.fws.gov/species/rusty-patched-bumble-bee-bombus-affinis      https://resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/icad.12564     00:00 Introduction to Rarefied Podcast00:26 Meet the Rusty Patch Bumblebee01:00 The Decline of the Rusty Patch Bumblebee02:49 Identifying the Rusty Patch Bumblebee07:24 Habitat and Nesting Behavior13:40 Threats and Conservation Challenges24:24 Research and Citizen Science31:02 Personal Stories and Field Memories40:56 Why Care About the Rusty Patch Bumblebee?45:58 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

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