Insects, Biodiversity, and Conservation Awareness

Clay Bolt, a nature photographer, shares his journey of photographing native bees, particularly the endangered rusty patched bumblebee. He highlights the importance of these bees, their decline, and the need for conservation efforts. Through his photography, Bolt aims to raise awareness and appreciation for these often-overlooked creatures, emphasizing their intrinsic beauty and ecological value.

What initially attracted the narrator to insects?

• Their role in pollination

• Their beauty and uniqueness

• Their economic importance

• Their ability to fly

How many species of wild native bees are there in North America?

• 4,000

• 3,000

• 2,000

• 1,000

What is the current status of the rusty patched bumblebee?

• It is endangered

• It is extinct

• It is thriving

• It is invasive

What was the response time required by law for the fish and wildlife service to reply to the petition?

• 90 days

• 30 days

• 120 days

• 60 days

What was the narrator's goal in photographing the rusty patched bumblebee?

• To study its behavior

• To create a documentary

• To raise awareness about its decline

• To sell the photographs

What does the narrator suggest about the value of biodiversity?

• It is valuable beyond human needs

• It is only important for humans

• It is unnecessary

• It is a financial burden

What does the narrator compare the rusty patched bumblebee to?

• A hummingbird

• A passenger pigeon

• A honeybee

• A monarch butterfly

What does the narrator believe about the beauty of insects?

• They are dangerous

• They are beautiful without needing value

• They are only useful

• They are ugly

What is the narrator's call to action regarding the rusty patched bumblebee?

• To relocate it

• To study it more

• To save it

• To ignore it

What does the narrator suggest about our perception of nature?

• It is irrelevant

• It begins with the pretty and expands to deeper values

• It is static

• It is only for scientists