Some Bees Cannot Escape Rising Heat, And Their Tiny Homes Make Crisis Even Harder

Climate Change Poses Threat to Stem-Nesting Bees

Research from Australian evolutionary ecologists indicates that bee species that make their homes in plant stems are particularly vulnerable to the escalating temperatures linked to climate change. These tiny creatures face significant challenges as they struggle to cope with the intensifying heat. In contrast, ground-nesting bees seem to have a better chance of avoiding the worst effects of extreme temperatures.