Divergent Behavioral Responses to Resource Limitations by Honey Bees, Bumble Bees, and Mason Bees
Lindsie M. McCabe, Kelsey K. Graham, Byron Love, Jonathan Berenguer Uhuad Koch, C. I. Huntzinger, Diana Cox-Foster
This study examines how honey bees, bumble bees, and mason bees respond behaviorally and reproductively to resource competition, finding species-specific compensatory strategies and reduced reproductive success.
bioRxiv · Jul 21, 2026 · PreprintEcology