Spring has arrived in the U.S., bringing its bright spectacle of budding trees and migrating birds, along with more subtle but equally important changes—among them the annual emergence of native bees.

A new genetic study reveals secrets about the creature, which may help researchers make decisions to conserve the species Anne Readel A rusty patched bumblebee, the first bumblebee species to be ...

As World Bee Day approaches on 20 May, offering a timely reminder of pollinators' vital role in food security, biodiversity, ...

Researchers found evidence of inbreeding and small colonies in rusty patched bumblebee populations. A first-of-its-kind rangewide genetic study of the endangered rusty patched bumblebee found evidence ...

Only a few years ago during midsummer, an abundance of bumblebees would be buzzing around lush blooms in yards, gardens and farm fields all over Georgia. The fuzzy-looking bees also would be super ...

Scientists have been warning for years that bumblebee populations are declining, posing a risk to the vital role that pollinators have in helping maintain food and plants across the world. New ...

Bee diversity mapped: Analysis of millions of records confirms roughly 21,000 named bee species, with more likely in poorly sampled regions. Pollination’s vital role: Bees underpin major shares of ...