All articles tagged with #bee
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
Scientists in Australia discovered a new bee species, Megachile Lucifer, with distinctive devil-like horns, while studying a critically endangered wildflower.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MLive.com
A new bee species named 'Lucifer' with devil-like horns was discovered in Australia, highlighting the importance of native bee research for ecosystem preservation amid habitat threats.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Indian Defence Review
Scientists discovered a 14.6-million-year-old bee fossil in New Zealand, providing rare insight into the region's ancient pollinators and raising questions about the evolutionary history and diversification of bees in Zealandia.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KHOU.com
A new species of mining bee, Andrena androfovea, has been discovered in Texas and Oklahoma, exciting researchers due to its unique behavior and ecological role. This bee is the only one in its genus that interacts with plants in the Solanaceae family, such as tomatoes. The discovery highlights the importance of pollinators, as 75-85% of flowering plants rely on them. Researchers emphasize the need for conservation efforts to protect biodiversity and uncover more hidden species.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FOX Sports
Truant the Border Collie won the 2023 Masters Agility Championship at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which kicked off with the agility contest. The competition saw dogs of various breeds and sizes compete in five different height classes. Reigning champion Bee the Shetland Sheepdog defended her title in the 16" Class with a lightning-fast time of 28.27 seconds. The competition also included the Masters Obedience Championship and Dock Diving.