Brian Ketsdever of Albany took this recent photo of a long-horned bee on a sunflower. Long-horned bees are native, solitary bees. They’re named for the male’s long antennae, which are nearly half his ...

There are nearly 4,000 native bee species in the United States, contributing to pollination in agricultural, urban and natural landscapes. Honey bees, however, are not native to the U.S., which has ...

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As spring sets in across Michigan, bees will be buzzing as warm, sunny days bring the return of these pollinators. Here's a look at some common bee species in Michigan. Some nest in the ground, some ...

Four threatened bee species will benefit from new coastal habitats created by volunteers and conservationists in East Sussex. The project, in Hastings and St Leonards, has established wildflower ...