Scientists discover Megachile lucifer, a new Australian bee with tiny, devil-like horns that may help it dig, pack, and ...

Bees that land on short, wide flowers can fly away with an upset stomach. The parasite (Crithidia bombi) is transmitted when the insects accidentally ingest contaminated bee feces, which “tends to ...

Idaho master melittologist program volunteers Sarah Correll and Kris Ablin-Stone participate in microscope training at the College of Idaho in Caldwell April 5. (Brad Carlson/Capital Press) A ...

ST. PAUL — For the first time, researchers have analyzed the DNA of rusty patched bumble bees across the insect’s range. The results add urgency to efforts to conserve the endangered species. Using a ...

Flowering strips -- plants used to augment bee foraging habitats -- can help increase bee reproduction but may also increase pathogen infection rates. Flowering strips -- pollinator-friendly rows of ...