With about 600 different species of bees in Washington, you would think it would be easy to spot one. But that black and yellow insect you see quickly darting from flower to flower could just as easil ...

While most people picture the beloved honeybee when they think about bees, North America actually has 4,000 species of native bees, many of which are busy right now.

Bumblebee Queens Take Breaks During Reproduction “I saw these pauses early on, just by taking daily photos of the nests. It wasn’t something I expected. I wanted to know what was happening ...

Even professional apiarists confuse carpenter bees and bumblebees. Nevertheless, there are clues novice bee enthusiasts can rely on to help them properly identify these bees from each other. Known ...

The word hive is often used for bees; however, she explained that “hive” refers to manmade structures. “If you didn’t put the bees in it, it’s not a hive, it’s a nest.

Kew Gardens will host a science festival on July 15 to celebrate Bees Needs Week 2025, an annual event run by Defra to raise ...

A recent study reveals that bumblebee queens may hold the key to the survival of the species, while teaching humans a lesson about rest.

The rusty patched bumblebee is the first bee to be federally listed as endangered, and researchers are using dogs to help find its nests.

Carpenter bees, pictured, build their nests in dead wood, stems, or pith, where they carve tunnels and galleries, whereas bumblebees live in burrows on the ground. ©Zety Akhzar/Shutterstock.com At a ...

When Linda Button's other half decided to become a beekeeper, he transformed their backyard. He cleared a space for the hives ...

Leafcutter bees are some of the most remarkable insects in the UK. Here's everything you need to know about these little ...