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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, ...

A new book follows the insects through rain and shine and highlights the unique behaviors of each bee in a colony ...

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 ...

A bee climbs across aster blooms at a pollinator garden near Vienna’s Spencer’s Landing recently. The aster plant continues to bloom later than many other flowers. If you have a recent photo that ...

A bee pollinates the blooms of a Bradford pear tree west of Marietta recently. The tree, along with other flowering trees, have bloomed following recent warm weather. If you have a recent photo that ...

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. Powerful forces are working to control the narrative, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As spring sets in across Michigan, bees will be buzzing as warm, sunny days bring the return of these pollinators. Here's a look ...