Does urbanization favour exotic bee species? Implications for the conservation of native bees in cities
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DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2019.0574
Abstract: A growing body of research indicates that cities can support diverse bee communities. However, urbanization may disproportionately benefit exotic bees, potentially to the detriment of native species. We examined the influence of urbanization on exotic… read more here.
Keywords: bee abundance; urbanization favour; bee; exotic bees ... See more keywords
Nesting, Sex Ratio and Natural Enemies of the Giant Resin Bee in Relation to Native Species in Europe
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DOI: 10.3390/insects12060545
Abstract: Simple Summary Alien bee species could have detrimental effects; in particular, they may compete with native bee species for floral resources or nesting sites. Here, we first studied the interaction in artificial trap nests, installed… read more here.
Keywords: bee; sex ratio; natural enemies; exotic bee ... See more keywords