For a lot of people, the sight of a bee or wasp is enough to elicit some kind of visceral reaction. But a bee at 1:1 magnification becomes something a little more awe-inspiring. "We know the average ...

This metallic beauty is one of an estimated 4,000 bees native to the U.S., hundreds of which haven’t been scientifically named yet. A head-on view of a native species of bee called Osmia atriventris, ...

The photos of native bees and wasps taken at the U.S. Geological Survey Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab are used for scientific purposes, but they are created with an eye for artistry. “I tell the ...

I’ve been taking lots of bee pictures lately, so here’s a picture of a bee. Because why not? It’s better than whatever’s in the news lately. “Lying.” “Disgusting.” “Scum.” “Slime.” “Corrupt.” “Enemy ...

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 ...

I never realized how fuzzy a bumble bee is until I got to hold one between my fingertips. It feels like a furry black and yellow bear, buzzing with its tiny body, wriggling with its legs. The ...

Unprecedented images show how the insects cook invaders alive, stay warm or cool, and socialize. With tubular tongues, western honeybees in Langen, Germany, slurp up water to carry back to their nest, ...

The second annual Books and Bees Festival took place on Saturday and Sunday outside the Bee Cave Public Library. The event featured talks with authors, crafts, book signings, Q&A panels, live music ...

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