The state of Michigan occupies an area between the Great Plains and the northeastern
United States, bordering four Great Lakes, with diverse biogeographical regions. Michigan …

We record 392 species or morphospecies of bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) for Manitoba,
Canada, which is 154 more species than reported in 2015 and includes five new generic …

Pollinators such as bees are essential to the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. However,
despite concerns about a global pollinator crisis, long-term data on the status of bee species …

Declines in wild and managed bee species richness and abundances have been observed
throughout Europe and North America in recent decades. These declines have led to …

North America has more than 4000 bee species, yet we have little information on the health,
distribution, and population trends of most of these species. In the United States, what …

Recent analyses suggesting that certain populations of bees may be declining have led to a
variety of conservation efforts, many of which rely on public support and participation …

There is increasing concern about the decline of pollinators worldwide. However, despite
reports that pollinator declines are widespread, data are scarce and often geographically …

Recognition of the importance of bee conservation has grown in response to declines of
managed honey bees and some wild bee species. Habitat loss has been implicated as a …

Insect-mediated pollination is critical for lowbush blueberry (Ericaceae: Vaccinium
angustifolium Aiton) fruit development. Past research shows a persistent presence of wild …

Research studies and conservation actions aimed at improving conditions for bees require a
basic understanding of which species are present in a given region. The US state of …