Bees are an integral part of the insect species. They are important pollinators and face challenges that affect the size of the bee population. These classes and events are designed to help ...

Renowned for its rich flavor and health benefits, ground bee larvae from Northwest Vietnam have become a sought-after treat during the Lunar New Year festivities. Ground bee larvae are a prized ...

The United States has an amazing and diverse array of native bees. Across the country live about 4,000 native bee species — most of which are solitary and nest in the ground — coming in nearly every ...

Very fuzzy in appearance. Most species are black and yellow although some species may be other colors. Roundish shape. Bumble bee colonies are often underground in deserted rodent nests or other ...

Once the temps drop and snowflakes begin to fall, it’s easy to assume that insects have simply disappeared. And while many do ...

Whatever they are doing, bees take their jobs seriously, be it pollinating plants or nursing their young. They protect their ...

The work “will be extremely useful not only for researchers working on the study and conservation of pollinators but also for students, naturalists and anyone interested in learning about bee ...

Unfortunately, according to Biological Conservation, 40% of all insect species are in decline, with a third considered endangered ... "This motivated me to explore new ways to create and protect ...

Limnonectes nusantara was named after Nusantara, the “proposed new capital of Indonesia,” according to the study. The local ...

Crops that depend on pollination are five times more valuable than those that do not. Social bees, such as honeybees and bumblebees, often live in hives or nests, above or below the ground, while most ...

Xishui leaf-litter toads are considered “moderate”-sized, reaching about 1.5 inches in length, the study said. They have textured bodies with bumps and raised ridges. Their limbs are “slender” with ...