Bees change scent as they age

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New research on honey bees offers insight into how these social insects recognize each other. The study publishedFebruary 5, 2019, in the journal eLife reports that honey bees (Apis mellifera) develop different scent profiles as they age, and the guard bees at the hive’s door respond in a different way to returning foragers than they do to younger … Read More →

Orchid Bees Blend Their Own Perfume

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Humans aren’t the only ones that create intoxicating perfume blends, as new research finds that male orchid bees also practice this time-honored craft. The bees from the genus Euglossa formulate their unique perfumes for reasons similar to ours: to attract mates, establish a signature identity, and smell good in a crowd. They do this by … Read More →