Solitary bees are a diverse group of wild bees that nest alone rather than in hives or colonies like honeybees or bumblebees ...

Wild Things columnist Eric Brown is buzzing with enthusiasm about the varied insects to be found during a record sunny spring and the benefits ...

Mining bees are one of the most specious groups of any animal, let alone bees, representing approximately 8% of the world’s bee diversity with about 1,700 already described species.

Carpenter bees, native to the Eastern U.S., are often mistaken for bumblebees but nest in wood. Mining bees are beneficial pollinators and their burrowing activity is not harmful to vegetation.

An image of a mining bee, also referred to as a ground bee. screenshot Courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation Spring is underway in South Carolina, filling yards again with life ...

An image of a mining bee, also referred to as a ground bee. screenshot Courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation Spring is underway in South Carolina, filling yards again with life ...

An image of a mining bee, also referred to as a ground bee. screenshot Courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation Spring is underway in South Carolina, filling yards again with life ...

Michigan gardeners can start preparing bee-friendly gardens with several key tips on plants, landscaping and more. Here's what to know.

Look a little closer and you will likely see mining bees. Mining bees are solitary insects that sometimes nest in large aggregations." How can I make my garden bee friendly?