DATA PRODUCTION FOR SPECIMENS OF BOMBUS SUCKLEYI IN THE OREGON STATE ARTHROPOD COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF BOMBUS OCCIDENTALIS NESTS”

Project ID: F24AC01193

Federal Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Partner Institution: Oregon State University

Fiscal Year: 2024

Initial Funding: $11,999

Total Funding: $11,999

Principal Investigator: Creighton, Jennifer

Agreement Technical Representative: Creighton, Jennifer

Abstract: SUCKLEYS BUMBLE BEE HAS BEEN PETITIONED FOR LISTING UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT. THE BEE HAS BEEN BOTH RARE AND DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY HISTORICALLY. THIS HAS LED TO A DEARTH OF VETTED SPECIES OCCURRENCE DATA AVAILABLE FOR USE IN THE SPECIES STATUS ASSESSMENT PROCESS. WE PROPOSE TO REVIEW THE BUMBLE BEE BOMBUS (HYMENOPTERA APIDAE) HOLDINGS IN THE OREGON STATE ARTHROPOD COLLECTION AND GENERATE SPECIES OCCURRENCE DATA FOR THE HISTORICAL SPECIMENS IN THE MUSEUM. DOCUMENTATION OF BOMBUS OCCIDENTALIS NESTS INCLUDING MICROBIAL ANALYSIS.