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Flowers Are Spreading Viruses Among Wild Bees

A study finds that diverse flowers sometimes increase virus spread among bees, challenging assumptions about biodiversity, ...

Why Do Honey Bees Disappear When the Sun Goes Down?

Contrary to the behavior of certain other insects, bees don’t actually fly once it’s dark, according to this trending ...

Sparse tongue hair explains why queen bees stop foraging when workers emerge

During spring, when queen bumblebees first emerge from hibernation to start their nests, they work incredibly hard foraging ...
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Quantity over quality? Different bees are attracted to different floral traits

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — When it comes to deciding where they’re going to get their next meal, different species of bees may be attracted to different flower traits, according to a study led by ...

Temperature shifts alter honeybee behavior but leave native bees unchanged

Research from Monash University explores how rising temperatures and growing urban environments can affect behavior in native ...
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Missouri and Kansas are losing hundreds of bee species. Here's how you can make a difference

Missouri and Kansas are home to approximately 400 different bee species. Some residents are turning their yards and balconies into havens of native plants. To Tom Schroeder, every bee is a work of art ...
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Range of pesticides, including neonicotinoids, found in pollen of different bee species

New research paints a worrying picture for the different species of bees that provide multi-million-euro pollination services in Ireland each yea. The work raises concerns about the potential ...