VUVulnerable
Western Bumble Bee
Bombus occidentalis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombus_occidentalis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in APIDAE
Threatened in Canada
Frequently asked questions
Why is Western Bumble Bee classified as Vulnerable?
Western Bumble Bee is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Western Bumble Bee live?
Western Bumble Bee occurs in Canada, Mexico, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Western Bumble Bee?
The main threats to Western Bumble Bee are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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