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red mason bees
Coverage of red mason bees in the Nexus archive.
- Specieswatch: How heatwaves play havoc with bees’ fertility
A study found that extreme heat from heatwaves significantly reduces the fertility of red mason bees, which could negatively impact the pollination of food crops in subsequent years. The research simulated a UK heatwave in a lab setting to measure its effects on solitary bees compared to normal summer conditions.