Over 400 native bee species exist in New York, most of which are solitary ground-nesters. Native bees are vital pollinators, especially for certain fruits and vegetables, using a "buzz pollination" ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Native bees in the United States are dying due to pesticides, disease and habitat loss. These insects play a critical role in nature and on farms, ...

New research has revealed that high densities of European honey bees could be harming Australian native bees' 'fitness' by reducing their reproductive success and altering key traits linked to ...

Feral honey bees, once celebrated for their agricultural value, are now threatening native ecosystems in Southern California by monopolizing pollen sources and overwhelming native pollinators. A new ...

Research from Monash University explores how rising temperatures and growing urban environments can affect behavior in native Australian bees and the European honeybee. Bees play a vital role in ...