Nutritional responses of bumblebees to thermal stress
Coline Monchanin, Stéphane Kraus, Jonathan Gerbore, Jean‐Marc Devaud, Juliano Morimoto, Mathieu Lihoreau
This study examines how bumblebees adjust their nutritional choices under different thermal stresses, finding that cold stress prioritizes carbohydrates while heat stress disrupts nutrient balance.
bioRxiv · Mar 11, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition