Queen bumblebees have sparser hair on their tongues than worker bees, which makes them less efficient at lapping up nectar, ...

1. Solitary bees are central place foragers returning to their nests several times a day with pollen and nectar to provision their brood cells. They are especially susceptible to landscape changes ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — The application of a naturally occurring pheromone to honey bee test colonies increases colony growth resulting in stronger hives overall, according to a new study conducted by ...

During spring, when queen bumblebees first emerge from hibernation to start their nests, they work incredibly hard foraging ...

The density of fine hairs on bumblebees’ tongues determines how much nectar they can collect — and workers put queen bees to shame.

A recent study shows that viruses in wild bees are closely linked to the flowers they visit and the availability of floral ...

A study in southern England reveals why bumble bees and honey bees thrive despite foraging on the same flowers. As abundant and widespread bees, it is common to see both bumble bees and honey bees ...

Australian bees are known for pollinating plants on beautiful sunny days, but a new study has identified two species that have adapted their vision for night-time conditions for the first time. The ...

Australian bees are known for pollinating plants on beautiful sunny days, but a new study has identified two species that have adapted their vision for night-time conditions for the first time. The ...

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