Among all these pollinators, bumble bees are some of the largest and most familiar insects to us. You might be surprised to learn that we’ve documented 22 species of bumble bees in Alaska, most ...

The California Fish and Game Commission will consider whether to begin the process of listing four native bumble bee species as part of the state's Endangered Species Act during a hearing next ...

Rusty patched bumblebee is first insect of its kind to be declared an endangered species in continental US Population has fallen by around 90 per cent in 20 years ...

Bumble bees—vital and fuzzy pollinators—face unique threats amidst global insect declines. If the insect world has a fuzzy, charismatic cutie, it’s surely the humble bumble bee. While insect ...

Because bumblebee colonies collapse before winter, there's little chance a tradition could get passed down from generation to generation.

In a finding that broadens our understanding of time perception in the animal kingdom, researchers have discovered that an insect pollinator, the bumble bee, can estimate the duration of time ...

Kamloops nature lover Darrel Frolek has been finding, photographing and identifying numerous insect species this year ...

Are bees dying of malnourishment? Researchers examine the interactions between plants and insects. Using behavioral experiments, the team analyzes how bumble bees evaluate the quality of food ...