Responses in honeybee and bumblebee activity to changes in weather conditions.

ABSTRACT: Insect pollination, and in particular pollination by bees, is a highly valued ecosystem service that ensures plant reproduction and the production of high-quality crops. Bee activity is known to be influenced by the weather, and as the global climate continues to change, the flying frequency and foraging behaviour of bees may also change. To maximise the benefits of pollination in a changing world, we must first understand how current weather conditions influence the activity of different bee species. This is of particular interest in a country such as Ireland where inclement weather conditions are nominally sub-optimal for foraging. We observed honeybee (Apis mellifera) and buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) activity across a variety of weather conditions at seven apple orchards to

SUBMITTER: Karbassioon A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10038957 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature