An unusually large, black insect is increasingly being spotted in German gardens, initially resembling a hornet at first ...

Carpenter Bee vs. Bumblebee: Scientific Classification Carpenter bees and bumblebees share many characteristics, and their scientific classification—including domain Eukaryota, kingdom Animalia ...

While the carpenter and bumble bees were the most obvious visitors to the lupines, a closer look revealed a host of activity from small, blue butterflies, ants and ladybugs.

One of the most eye-catching butterflies flitting about East Texas gardens during summer and fall is the Gulf fritillary.

A Teddy bear or male valley carpenter bee, right, patrols for females near a ceanothus bush with a black-tailed bumble bee close behind. (Michelle Graydon/Contributed) ...

Bumble bees belong to a large family of bees called Apidae. They are charismatic, large, fuzzy bees with black, yellow and red or white markings. There are 25 species in California and more than ...

Eastern carpenter Bee fliing to seeking nectar in Robusta coffee blossom on tree plant with green leaf. Petals and white stamens of blooming flowers, Yellow hair and black stripes on bumblebee Royalty ...

Notice giant black bees buzzing around your backyard? That could spell trouble for your deck or fence, according to David Headrick, Cal Poly professor emeritus of entomology and pest management ...

After the Black Summer fires of 2019–20, I embarked on world-first research into whether “bee hotels” – a type of artificial nesting structure – could help native bees recolonise an area.

The western bumble bee, once common in Washington State, is now facing a significant population decline due to disease and habitat loss, the Washington Department of Fish and ...