Hymenopteran queens are collectively highly fecund, often long‐lived individuals that
undergo dramatic physiological changes after they mate and establish a nest. However, the …

Abstract The Western honey bee, Apis mellifera, is currently navigating a gauntlet of
environmental pressures, including the persistent threat of parasites, pathogens, and climate …

The honest signal hypothesis posits that social insect queens emit pheromonal signals that
convey information about fecundity, which workers use to make decisions around investing …

Extreme temperatures associated with climate change are expected to impact the
physiology and fertility of a variety of insects, including honey bees. Most previous work on …

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies depend on the reproductive output of their queens,
which in turn is contingent on the care provided by worker bees. Viral infections in queens …

As the sole female capable of laying fertilized eggs within a colony of thousands, honey bee
(Apis mellifera) queens are vital to their colonies. However, the factors contributing to “poor …