Mammals rely on lungs for breathing, but do insects like bees have the same organ? We look at their respiratory system and whether bees use lungs or another piece of…

The Megachilidae family is highly diverse, with over 4,000 species spread across the globe. They make up almost 20% of all named species of bees and include mason bees, carder…

Honey bees use sophisticated mechanisms of communication and navigation. A fascinating example of this is the waggle dance which demonstrates that these insects communicate with a unique type of sign…

Bees play a vital role in fertilizing flowers worldwide. As they go about their business of collecting pollen and nectar, they also kickstart the pollination process. This article examines how…

Scientists scratched their heads for decades, trying to understand how bees fly. With such small wings compared to their body, it was impossible based on physics and the laws of…

The Apidae bee family is the largest, comprising over 5,700 species worldwide. This bee collective is a prolific pollinator, playing vital economic and ecological roles. It includes well-known genera, like…

The honey bee and sweat bee are common insects that make excellent pollinators. Honey bees produce honey and contribute to pollinating crops around the world. Sweat bees, or halictids, aren’t…

For a small insect, the honey bee packs some high-tech equipment. Its antennae are the two wavy, long sensory organs found on the bee’s head. They are incredibly powerful, allowing…