There are over 250 species of bumblebees. They fall in the genus Bombus and are part of Apidae, one of the bee families. The size of a bumblebee varies depending on the species and can vary even ...
Pollinators like honeybees are crucial in agriculture, affecting one out of every three bites of food we eat. So it’s important for gardeners to support them. Grow native plants and avoid insecticides ...
Bumble bee enthusiast Lesley Hamamoto of Sacramento, and a UC Davis alumna who remembers well the entomology class she took from UC Davis distinguished Emeritus Professor Robbin Thorp in 1998, is the ...