Cut off from making fat, parasitic wasps lose pheromones, fail to form eggs and cannot reproduce

The Easter holidays are over and many people have once again experienced firsthand how easily sweets can be converted into ...

Global warming is changing the hatching of bees and wasps

A large-scale experiment shows that warmth brings bees and wasps out of hibernation earlier—leaving some of them with poorer starting conditions. This is particularly true for species in cooler ...

Preserved orchids show pollination has fallen 60% since the 1970s

Orchids aren’t just beautiful or rare – they’re ecological time capsules that offer clues to the long-term health of ...

The hidden costs of climate change for bees and wasps

That matters beyond the insects themselves. Bees and wasps help support pollination and other ecological interactions. If ...
Earth.com

Climate warming is pushing bees and wasps out too early - and with less energy

Climate warming is pushing bees and wasps to emerge earlier, but many have less energy - potentially affecting survival.

Why Bees Are Emerging Earlier Than Ever and What It Means for Your Garden

Have you noticed far more or far fewer bees in your garden lately, especially with your local wildflowers in full bloom?

No queens - we may have won the yellow-legged hornet battle

Six months ago, fear flew through the bee industry with the discovery of a yellow-legged hornet on Auckland's North Shore. At ...

Bees are emerging earlier than expected: What early visits could mean for your home garden

Bees are appearing earlier in the season in several regions, and the shift is being linked with changing climate patterns. A ...
The Business Standard

Spring’s fiery feast: How Bangladesh’s showy blossoms sustain wildlife

From the bustling capital Dhaka to the remote charlands, forest edges, countrysides, and coastal belts, large deciduous trees suddenly ignite the skyline with dazzling shades of crimson, vermilion, ...