The endangered rusty patched bumblebee is at the center of a legal challenge over habitat that conservationists say it needs to survive

“As a habitat generalist, the rusty patched bumble bee can find the habitat it needs in a variety of ecosystems, including prairies, woodlands, marshes, agricultural landscapes and residential parks and gardens, all of which are abundant across the bee’s range,” said Lori Nordstrom, assistant regional director for Ecological Services in the Great Lakes region, in the agency’s news release announcing the decision.