Pollen DNA reveals urban cavity-nesting bees feed primarily on weeds and frequently nest in urban farms
Katherine J. Turo, Rodney T. Richardson, Molly Frabotta, Reed M. Johnson, Mary M. Gardiner
The paper uses pollen DNA analysis to show urban cavity-nesting bees primarily feed on weeds and nest more successfully in urban farms than pollinator plantings.
bioRxiv · Mar 9, 2025 · PreprintEcology