Modern venomics is increasing its focus on hymenopterans such as honeybees, bumblebees, parasitoid wasps, ants and true wasps. However solitary bees remain understudied in comparison and the few available venom studies focus on short melittin-like ...
Björn M. von Reumont +2 more
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Neotropical bee microbiomes point to a fragmented social core and strong species-level effects
Background Individuals that band together create new ecological opportunities for microorganisms. In vertical transmission, theory predicts a conserved microbiota within lineages, especially social bees. Bees exhibit solitary to social behavior among and/
Jordan G. Kueneman +4 more
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Post-embryonic Development of the Circadian Clock Seems to Correlate With Social Life Style in Bees
Social life style can influence many aspects of an animal’s daily life, but it has not yet been clarified, whether development of the circadian clock in social and solitary living bees differs.
Katharina Beer +1 more
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Predation Cues in Solitary bee Nests [PDF]
Predation at the nesting site can significantly affect solitary bees' reproductive success. We tested female red mason bees' (Osmia bicornis L.) acceptance of potential nesting sites, some of which were marked with cues coming from predated conspecifics (crushed bees) or from a predator itself (rodent excreta).
Justyna Kierat +3 more
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Vacancy : Sculpture for solitary bees
This is a project that focuses on building awareness for solitary bees and how we can use public sculptures/artifacts to help and to create a positive vision of the future through art, design,science and to promote bio diversity. A lot of modern techniques like 3D modeling, 3D printing, and CNC milling were used to bring this artifact to life.
Drvota, Ariana
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No impact of neonicotinoids on male solitary bees Osmia cornuta under semi‐field conditions [PDF]
The ubiquitous use of agrochemicals is one driver for the ongoing loss of insect biomass and diversity. Data show that field‐realistic concentrations of neonicotinoid insecticides can negatively affect both population density and the fitness of solitary ...
Albrecht, Matthias +25 more
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Deformed wing virus prevalence in solitary bees put to the test: an experimental transmission study
Virus spillover from managed to unmanaged bees and vice versa may be one mechanism driving colony losses of the former and declines of the latter. There is clear evidence that the ubiquitous Deformed wing virus (DWV) is a major driver of honey bee (Apis ...
Alexandria Schauer +5 more
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Solitary Bees Host More Bacteria and Fungi on Their Cuticle than Social Bees [PDF]
Bees come into contact with bacteria and fungi from flowering plants during their foraging trips. The Western honeybee (Apis mellifera) shows a pronounced hygienic behavior with social interactions, while the solitary red mason bee (Osmia bicornis) lacks
Thamm M +5 more
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Higher TIER bumble bees and solitary bees recommendations for a semi-field experimental design [PDF]
The publication of the proposed EFSA risk assessment guidance document of plant protection products for pollinators highlighted that there are no study designs for non-Apis pollinators available.
Lückmann, Johannes +26 more
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Plant species richness and sunlight exposure increase pollinator attraction to pollinator gardens
Evidence documenting the decline of insect populations is accumulating. Efforts have increased to mitigate pollinator losses by establishing gardens to support pollinator diversity.
Travis L. Watson +2 more
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