American bumble bees have disappeared from these 8 states. Now they could face extinction.

Dwindling populations of the American bumblebee and their complete disappearance from eight states has led to a call for the bee to be placed under the Endangered Species Act before they face extinction. .

Fish and Wildlife Service found substantial evidence that the listing of the American bumblebee under the Endangered Species Act may, in fact, be warranted.

“To survive unchecked threats of disease, habitat loss and pesticide poisoning, American bumblebees need the full protection of the Endangered Species Act right now.”

If the American bumblebee is added to the endangered species list, it will join the rusty-patched bumblebee