Introduction -- Observing bumble bees -- Attracting bumble bees -- Bumble bee forage guide by ecoregion -- Maps and seasonal activity -- Bumble bee decline and conservation -- Threats to bumble bees - ...

This well-illustrated guide captures the beauty, diversity, and engaging world of bees and the native plants that support them. Superbly designed and organized, this is an indispensable source of ...

When a bumble bee emerges from torpor, it repeatedly rubs its arms over its head and flexes its abdomen. It’s a half-stretch, half-dance move that warms the bee up and out of the state of decreased ...

Researchers have figured out which plant species bumble bees prefer to include in their diets, providing advice to those wishing to help with bee conservation efforts. During the summer months of 2015 ...

As World Bee Day approaches on 20 May, offering a timely reminder of pollinators' vital role in food security, biodiversity, and ecosystem health, many might find themselves pondering the intricate ...

A rare bee species’s nest has been spotted in Iowa for the first time since its listing as federally endangered in 2017. The bombus affinis bee nest, more commonly known as the rusty patched bumblebee ...