Rusty Patched Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis) by Nana Williams for Handle with Care, A Solo Show by @nana_porcelain from March 3 to April 5🌙Watercolor, colored pencil & mixed media, 4.375” x 4.375” with frame🐝Sold at Opening🙏🏻See available pieces from the show directly via http://www.flower-pepper.com/product-tag/handle-with-care-,-a-solo-show-by-nana-williams/ 🌟According to Wikipedia, “In 2017, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service places Bombus affinis on the list of endangered species, making the rusty patches bumble bee the first bee to be added to the list in the continental United States🐝They are important to the agricultural industry👍🏻This species pollinates up to 65 different genera of plants, and is the primary pollinator of key food crops, such as cranberries, plums, apples, onions, and alfalfa💚These crops are import...for humans, but are also vital to sustaining birds and mammals that Fred on their fruit💚Thus, the recent decline of Bambus affinis could have far-reaching effects on ecosystems, economic stability, and cultural traditions.”🐝
