Honey detective work raises fears for bees
Pollinators risk running short of food as wildflowers disappear in a “green desert”, experts warn. …
Himalayan balsam, an invasive plant, has also increased in the landscape, especially along riversides and road verges. When honeybees are foraging on Himalayan balsam, they return to the hive with a whitewash of pollen covering their bodies, leading them to be called “ghost bees”.
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