Iridescent sweat bees, hairy-faced mining bees, tiny Perdita minima the size of a gnat. Thanks to swarms of apiary enthusiasts, native species are finally getting the buzz they deserve By Susan ...

Funding: This work is part of a project that received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Horizon's 202 research and innovation programme (grantagreement no. 695744).

Being outside in Indiana this time of year is usually fine — unless you're swatting away buzzing insects. More than likely, you don't need to be alarmed by what's buzzing around, especially if you're ...

Hover flies have one set of wings and no stinger. If you've been outside lately, chances are you've seen them — small flying insects that resemble sweat bees. In fact, you may have actually called ...

Hylaeus punctatus, a tiny black bee native to Europe that was recently spotted in Pennsylvania. Discovering bees requires patience, a discerning eye, and lots of tools. Over 16 months, Kevin Thomas, a ...

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Hylaeus punctatus, a tiny black bee native to Europe that was recently spotted in Pennsylvania. This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look ...

Hylaeus punctatus, a tiny black bee native to Europe that was recently spotted in Pennsylvania, rests atop a flower. Photo courtesy of Lori Weidenhammer Discovering bees requires patience, a ...

Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights debuted a new mascot this winter — Bo the Bee, a pure green sweat bee (Augochlora pura) that, according to campus lore, makes its home in the Inver ...

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