Gasteruption is an easily recognized genus of wasps whose larvae are predator-inquilines
in the nests of cavity-nesting solitary bees (Apidae, Colletidae, Halictidae and …

Native bees are declining in many regions, often associated with loss of natural habitat.
Urbanisation replaces natural vegetation with a highly-modified landscape, where …

With urbanisation leading to loss of nesting resources, and increasing public interest in
hel** bees, bee hotels (trap-nests) are becoming popularised. However, their success is …

Apples are a major crop globally, including in Tasmania (Australia)–known as 'the Apple
Isle'owing to the key role of apples in Tasmania's history and economy. Most apple cultivars …

This report documents research on suburban street verge gardens in metropolitan Perth. In
this report, we refer to street verges, or nature strips, are those areas of land that lie between …

Simple Summary Megachile cephalotes is a solitary bee that is widely distributed in Sindh
and Punjab, Pakistan. It has been reported as an effective pollinator of Grewia asiatica and …

The life cycle, nesting behaviour and diet breadth of the resin bee Megachile (Hackeriapis)
tosticauda (Cockerell) are described for the first time. Microscopic imaging of the larval …

Recently, native bee fauna has been observed utilising anthropogenic materials as nesting
substrates. Here we report the novel observation of a native solitary cavity-nesting bee …

We report the nesting biology and ecology of Megachile cephalotes Smith, 1853 for the first
time in Pakistan. Wooden and bamboo trap nests were deployed at three different locations …

Urban conservation activities can provide a diverse range of wildlife with much needed
resources in a hostile environment. Small environmental groups promote conservation …