Welcoming wildlife into your garden is a joy to see and can benefit the ecosystem as each creature has an important role to play. Pollinators are attracted to nectar-rich sources and aid the ...

Different types of bees: queen, drone, worker roles are critical to honey bee colonies. Honey bees play a vital role in ...

These types of bees have short tongues, hairy bodies and are typically solitary creatures. They are also referred to as mining or digging bees. The Andrena androfovea is different than most in its ...

Schematic representation of foraging trials using two bee species. Osmia cornifrons and M. rotundata were assayed in indoor foraging arenas using A) Capsella flowers—in each trial, the arena was ...

A biologist explains what to focus on if you’re designing a garden with pollinators in mind − and what you don’t need to worry about.

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 ...