Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees

We hope that you enjoy this article about Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees. To be certain, these few represent only the tiniest portion of the more than 16,000 known species of bee. Nevertheless, we hope that these few serve to whet your appetite to learn more.

These wonderful insects have been around for a long time, and many play pivotal roles in their local ecosystems. Not surprisingly, all of them, as a result, have much to teach us. So, sit back and enjoy reading about Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees.

Shrill Carder Bee

Shrill Carder Bee Facts

• Leading off this article about Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees is the mesmerizing species known as the Shrill Carder Bee.
• Firstly, the term serves as the common name for the remarkable Bombus sylvarum. Secondly, it also goes by the alternate common name of the knapweed carder bee. But, by either term, the invertebrate stands out from related species for one very special reason. That’s the fact that this incredible insect ranks as one of the largest known forms of bumblebee.
• Lamentably, the animal appears to be experiencing a rapid decline in its numbers throughout the entirety of its range. Further, in some areas, this bee now appears only in isolated pockets of habitation. Consequently, in one country it inhabits it has now been declared an endangered species. Yet, like other bees, it nevertheless plays a vital role in our environment. Truly, one of Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees.
• Sadly, though, the Shrill Carder Bee faces many of the same threats to its existence as other insects. A few of these include the dangers of habitat loss and increased agricultural activity. Widespread use of commercial pesticides also poses a considerable threat to its existence. However, it also now faces the threat of climate change, much like many other species.

Shrill Carder Bee Physical Description

Perhaps the most distinctive fact about the fascinating insect known as the Shrill Carder Bee is its size. Like other bees, it also displays the trait of sexual dimorphism. In its case, though, the difference in size remains comparatively insignificant.  Workers reach no more than 0.6 in (15 mm) in length, while queens only reach 0.7 in (18 mm).

In addition, its coloring presents as unique as well. While most bumblebees predominantly show yellow, this species displays a different pattern. It’s usually a grayish green. Further, a single black band appears across the thorax, and two across the abdomen. Still another unique pattern displays in the presence of an orange tip on the abdomen.

Though small, the Shrill Carder Bee evolved as an excellent flier. It’s also capable of moving rapidly. In addition, the wings of the queen actually generate an audible high-pitched buzzing sound in flight.While capable of stinging, it’s rarely aggressive unless threatened. Furthermore, the venom ranks as quite mild and is considered relatively harmless.

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Class: Insecta
• Order: Hymenoptera
• Family: Apidae
• Genus: Mombus
• Species: B. sylvarum

Shrill Carder Bee Distribution, Habitat, and Ecology

While its numbers appear to be diminishing, in terms of area, the Shrill Carder Bee actually inhabits a comparatively large area. That holds true due to the fact that it lives across a wide swathe of the continent of Europe. Further, this broad range extends from the Ural Mountains to Great Britain, to Ireland, and even all the way to the southern portions of the country of Scandinavia.

However, the preferred habitat of the remarkable invertebrate accounts for its widely scattered concentrations. That’s because this small arthropod specifically prefers regions of herb-rich grasslands. Nests are typically constructed slightly beneath the surface and also amid relatively thick vegetation. Nevertheless, occasionally an abandoned vole or mouse nest will be utilized opportunistically. 

Nests typically remain quite small, though. In point of fact, these rarely contain more than 100 workers, and a single queen. Understandably, the fascinating Shrill Carder Bee feeds on the nectar and pollen of numerous indigenous flowers. The bee has also been included in the United Kingdom Biodiversity Action Plan. This important inclusion justifiably occurs due to concerns over its dwindling numbers.

Cuckoo Bee

Cuckoo Bee Facts

• The third of our choices to add to this listing of Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees is the fascinating Cuckoo Bee.
• Perhaps most notably, the term serves as the name collectively used to refer to any of large variety of bees. More specifically, though, the somewhat interesting term refers to those bee species that have developed a highly fascinating pattern. That pattern is the astonishing practice of actually laying their eggs within the nests of other species of bees.
• In a fascinating coincidence of Nature, the practice of these insects remains reminiscent of that of a equally remarkable type of avian. That’s because the cuckoo bird, which serves as the source of the name, employs much the same strategy. If you are interested in learning more, you can actually read more of this behavioral pattern in our post on Cuckoo Wasp.
• In addition, this particular invertebrate also appears to be comparatively quite clever. That holds true due to the fact that, after leaving the nest of other bees, the Cuckoo Bee will often push debris over the opening. Most often, this consists of such things as dirt, debris, leaves, and twigs. This camouflaging action further serves to help conceal its intrusion into the nest.

Cuckoo Bee Physical Description

Given that a great many species fit under the umbrella term of Cuckoo Bee, physical variations between them obviously exist. In fact, some of these differences in appearance can be quite significant. Nevertheless, all of the species do share a few physical characteristics. One characteristic that remains standard to them all remains the physiological trait of sexual dimorphism.

Furthermore, the females can be easily distinguished from the males. This occurs because this gender  of the Cuckoo Bee does not possess the scopa necessary for collecting pollen. In most species of this insect, the females also have less body hair and a thicker exoskeleton. Finally, while not true of all varieties, the majority display bright colors, including brilliant shades of green, red, and blue.

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Class: Insecta
• Order: Hymenoptera
• Family: Halictidae
• Genus: Sphecodes

Cuckoo Bee Distribution, Habitat, and Ecology

Just as with physical differences, since the term Cuckoo Bee applies to so many species, physical locations vary significantly as well. Nonetheless, all known members of this genus inhabit the temperate and tropical regions of the earth. More precisely, the majority of the various varieties inhabit the continents of Europe, North America, and Australia. Very few types exist outside of these regions.

The stunning insects display a remarkable behavioral pattern known to entomologists as kleptoparasitism. Typically, the arthropod will enter the nest of a physically similar pollen-collecting species. Then it will lay its eggs within chambers already prepared by bees of the host colony.  When the larva of the invading species hatches, it quickly consumes the pollen ball deposited by bees of the host hive.

At this time, if the female did not do so previously, the newly hatched Cuckoo Bee will also consume the larva of the host colony. In some species, the female will even kill the queen of the host colony and take her place. Those species which display this behavior are most commonly known as social parasites. However, another term sometimes used for such creatures is brood parasites.

Cape Honey Bee

Cape Honey Bee Facts

• Here we present the next of our selections to represent Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees, the Cape Honey Bee.
• The term refers to a particularly remarkable subspecies of the Western honey bee. It also goes by the difficult to pronounce scientific name of the Apis mellifera capensis. By either name, however, it stand out from related species for a unique reason. In fact, due to this trait, many consider it to be the most distinctive subspecies of the honey bee on earth.
• This species evolved a unique reproductive adaptability. Most honey bee colonies will perish if the queen dies. Yet, if such an event occurs in a hive of this bee, a number of workers will develop ovaries, and begin laying eggs for drones. These bee drones will be sexually viable and mate with new queens from other hives. One or more of the newly fertilized queens will then return to the hive.
• Although the Cape Honey Bee only inhabits a moderate-sized zone of habitation, its numbers appear to be relatively stable at the moment. Therefore, the IUCN presently has no listing for it on its Red List. But, between 2008 – 2015, a disease decimated its population. Given its reduced numbers, it must be considered to be at particular risk due to the ongoing threat posed by climate change.

Cape Honey Bee Physical Description

At first glance, the wonderful Cape Honey Bee bears a striking resemblance to another variety of honey bee sharing the same range. Like that species, and many others, it also displays the physiological trait of sexual dimorphism. However, this trait also displays itself in the same manner as related species.

As a result, the queen of this amazing species attains a larger size than the workers and drones of the hive. In fact, the head and thorax of the queen reaches the same approximate size as that of the worker. The difference in overall size occurs due to the fact that her abdomen grows significantly longer and thicker.

Meanwhile, the workers remain slightly smaller in size than the queen and the drones. In addition, the body of the worker has a specialized construction. The hind legs of this bee has an added feature, a basket for collecting and carrying pollen. This caste also remains sexually immature, and thus unable to mate.

Finally, the drones of the Cape Honey Bee represent the male caste of this arthropod. The thorax and head reach a larger size than the female, and the eyes are set higher on the head. Furthermore, the abdomen develops as thick and blunt in shape. By comparison, that of the female possesses a much more pointed shaped.

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Class: Insecta
• Order: Hymenoptera
• Family: Apidae
• Genus: Apis
• Species: A. mellifera

Cape Honey Bee Distribution, Habitat, and Ecology

The remarkable Cape Honey Bee has even more surprises for those new to it. For one, the fascinating species actually evolved as native to a specific and highly contained eco-region of the world. In point of fact, that area of habitation consists of the southwestern portion of the country of South Africa, on the continent of Africa. This location itself forms part of what remains popular as the Fynbos eco-region.

Even more specifically, the entire endemic range of the truly remarkable arthropod remains constrained to an extremely small area. That’s because this consists of a single quite narrow strip of land. Further, this reaches from Port Elizabeth in the east, to the extreme southwestern corner of the country. Within this range, it is highly adaptable in its choice of habitat and lives in areas ranging from scrubland to tropical rainforest.

The Cape Honey Bee has three distinct classes. These are the queens, workers, and drones. The workers remain unable to mate, except in the event of the loss of a queen. This forms a unique evolutionary adaptation. The drones are the males of the hive. Both genders possess stingers. Yet, the function of the stinger differs in the genders. The female may sting repeatedly whereas the male will lose his stinger with its first use.

Perdita minima

Perdita minima Facts

• Placing fifth on our list of Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees, though only due to random selection, comes the amazing Perdita minima.
• The truly incredible insect ranks as one of the most fascinating of bees. That’s because individuals of the arthropod remain so tiny that most people don’t even know the species exists. In point of fact, entomologists know this insect as the smallest species of bee known to man. To give a comparison, its entire body could easily fit on the head of an average-sized bee.
• Scientists know that the invertebrate possesses a moderately restricted habitat range. Yet, we currently know virtually nothing about its numbers. Its incredibly tiny size literally makes it difficult for experts to find individuals to determine accurate information. Due to this lack of sufficient information, the IUCN currently has no status listing for it. Easily one of Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees.
• Nevertheless, while we know almost nothing about its  numbers, many suspect that its existence might be threatened. This belief springs from a combination of several factors relating to its habitat and environment. The area the Perdita minima inhabits remains especially vulnerable to climate change. In addition, human expansion threatens to further reduce its natural range.

Perdita minima Physical Description

Much as all members of the Perdita genus, the Perdita Minima, as the name implies, has an extremely small body. Yet even among its own genus, this truly astonishing insect ranks as incredibly tiny. That holds true due to the fact that adults of this species average slightly less than 0.08 in (2 mm) in total body length.

Furthermore, its natural coloring typically presents viewers with dazzling hues. That’s because this color pattern primarily consists of bright yellow. However, some individuals also display streaks of gold or even white. In addition, while it does technically have a stinger, it remains incapable of piercing the skin of a human.

The wings of the Perdita minima also merit attention. That holds true because these actually qualify as powerful and large, at least relative to the body size. These also allow it to often carry comparatively large quantities of pollen. In addition, numerous large hairs cover the tiny legs of this small but impressive insect.

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Class: Insecta
• Order: Hymenoptera
• Family: Andrenidae
• Genus: Perdita
• Species: P. minima

Perdita minima Distribution, Habitat, and Ecology

Its tiny size does not solely hold responsibility for the fact that few people even know the Perdita Minima exists. That’s due to the nature of the region it inhabits. In point of fact, its native habitat range consists primarily of the thinly populated sections of the southwestern United States, in North America. Furthermore, the great majority of individuals live in the desert regions of the area.

To the surprise of many who learn of its existence, this variety of bee does not live in colonies like many do. Instead, individuals live solitary lives and build nests in soil that remains sandy and loose. Further, while the body stays tiny, its effect on the environment does not. That holds true because it pollinates vast quantities of plants and wildflowers native to the region, including some endangered species.

Not surprisingly, the adults and larvae alike feed primarily on the pollen and nectar of these same wildflowers. However, much like other members of its genus, the Perdita minima appears to be highly selective. This occurs due to its tendency to feed entirely on a single species of flora. Therefore, any environmental factor that threatens its food source also naturally threatens the insect itself.

Sweat Bee

Sweat Bee Facts

• Next up in this compendium of Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees is the ever-present species known as the Sweat Bee.
• Firstly, the highly distinctive term serves as the collective common name for an incredibly large Family of bees. In point of fact, this Family, with the scientific name of Halictidae, actually forms the second-largest group placed within the Order of Hymenoptera. Furthermore, the enormous grouping holds approximately 1,000 recognized species.
• Secondly, its collective common name understandably derives from a particular characteristic shared by all members of the Family. That’s because all of the various species evolved to be strongly attracted to salt, including that secreted in human perspiration. Yet another trait shared by each of them is the simple fact of remaining quite small in size, compared to other types of bee.
• Given that so many different species fall under the category of Sweat Bee, statuses naturally differ. As a result, some of the members of the group appear to have stable populations, while others appear to be declining. A few also appear on the IUCN Red List. However, it must be considered that many of them now face the danger of climate change, just as numerous other species.

Sweat Bee Physical Description

Since the term Sweat Bee applies to so many species, physical differences naturally exist among the differing species. Nevertheless, the members of this absolutely amazing group of arthropods do share certain general physical characteristics. For one thing, the various species of this type of bee attain lengths averaging between 0.12-0.4 in (3-10 mm). Secondly, the overall body shape presents as relatively quite slender.

Most varieties of Sweat Bee present a variety of bright colors, often mimicking other bee types. However, a few species appear dark in color. Some of the brighter colors its displays include vibrant reds, greens, and yellows. The Sweat Bee does possess a stinger and venom, but rarely stings unless directly threatened. However, its venom ranks as extremely mild, and usually only generates discomfort similar to that of a mosquito bite.

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Class: Insecta
• Order: Hymenoptera
• Family: Halictidae

Sweat Bee Distribution, Habitat, and Ecology

The various forms of Sweat Bee have an almost global distribution. Further, this insect appears in every part of the world, except for the Arctic and Antarctic regions. But, the majority of its population does appear within a more specific geographical range. This holds true due to the fact that most of the forms of this invertebrate appear in either Canada, or the United States, in North America, or in Central America.

In addition, the vast majority of the representatives of this fascinating Family evolved as what’s known as eusocial insects. As a result, groups possess a queen and a highly defined worker caste. A few also evolved as what entomologists know as kleptoparasites. These actually lay their eggs in the nest of other bees. Following their hatching, the young bees then steal the food supplies of the host nest. 

Of some interest to researchers remains the fact that the Sweat Bee forms one of the few varieties of bee that live as crepuscular in nature. Further, a few even appear nocturnal. Additionally, most types of this insect construct nests on the ground, though a few will make their nests in rotted wood. Though these insects are pollen feeders, it still remains unknown whether they play a role in pollination.

Himalayan Honey Bee

Himalayan Honey Bee Facts

• The seventh species appearing among these examples of Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees is the awesome Himalayan Honey Bee.
• The comparatively enormous, and thankfully primarily docile, honey bee variety easily ranks as the largest known type of honey bee. Furthermore, this highly remarkable invertebrate also produces a most unusual variety of honey, with unique properties. This uniqueness occurs partly due to various factors of its most unusual habitat range.
• In addition, the fascinating insect actually makes three different types of honey. Each derives from different plants visited during different periods of the year. In the Autumn, the honey comes from various locations. During the Summer, it originates from lower and mid-range altitudes. In the Spring, the bee also produces it from plants found at extreme altitudes. It’s easy to see why its one of Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees.
• The honey from high altitudes remains quite unique, and often appears sharply red in color. Due to certain factors, it also possesses relaxing qualities and actually has intoxicating effects. Fortunately, for the moment, it does not appear on the IUCN Red List. Nevertheless, it must be considered to be facing severe danger, due to both habitat loss and climate change.

Himalayan Honey Bee Physical Description

As the largest known variety of honey bee, one particular characteristic of the rather remarkable Himalayan Honey Bee stands out. That, of course, is the sheer physical size of this fabulous arthropod. This holds true due to the fact that individuals attain an astonishing average length measuring roughly 1.2 in (3 cm).

However, in other respects, its physical appearance remains very much like that of other types of honey bee. In point of fact, only the significant disparity in size distinguishes it from others, in terms of appearance. Further, the precise evolutionary reason for its enormous size remains a mystery to researchers.

The males, or drones, of the fascinating Himalayan Honey Bee possess large eyes, and comparatively short abdomens. Not only that, but it also possesses no stinger. In addition, the coloring often varies slightly between individuals. Nonetheless, this mainly includes combinations of brown, black, and dark yellow.

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Euarthropoda
• Class: Insecta
• Order: Hymenoptera
• Family: Apidae
• Genus: Apis
• Species: A. dorsata

Himalayan Honey Bee Distribution, Habitat, and Ecology

The very name of the Himalayan Honey Bee provides evidence of its natural habitat range. That’s because this incredible invertebrate appears to have evolved to a specific section of Asia. More specifically, however, this region partly consists of what now constitutes the countries of Nepal and India. In addition, the rest of its range covers parts of Bhutan, and the Yunnan province in China.

Furthermore, even within that range, this amazing insect also appears in only certain very specific areas. That holds true due to the fact that it nests only at extremely high and specific altitudes. Typically, these measure around 9,800 ft (3,000 m). In addition, it also builds its nests as extremely large. Finally, these most commonly appear under overhangs on the southwest sides of vertical cliffs. 

The fascinating Himalayan Honey Bee forages at altitudes of as much as 13,500 ft (4,100 m). Also, a single nest sometimes contains as much as 130 lb (60 kg) of honey. That makes a lot of goodness in just one nest. The special quality of its honey has created a local industry. The unique nature of its honey further makes it quite valuable in Asian markets, so it’s not consumed locally, but is exported.

Golden Northern Bumblebee

Golden Northern Bumblebee Facts

• Coming up next within this compilation of Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees is the stunning Golden Northern Bumblebee.
• The highly descriptive term serves as the common name for a particularly beautiful variety of bumblebee. However, this highly fascinating invertebrate also bears the scientific name of the Bombus fervidus. But, by either name, the creature remains an impressive species.
• That holds true due to the fact that, within its native range, it represents an important pollinator. Furthermore, it also represents on of the very first in its zone of habitation to be scientifically identified. This occurred through the efforts of the well-known Danish zoologist Johan Christian Fabricius, in 1798.
• The marvelous insect also displays some quite fascinating behavioral patterns. This even includes a communication system based on dancing. It also developed a highly specialized nest defense strategies for different categories of intruders. When intrusions occur, it covers the intrude with honey to hamper its movement.
• Sadly, however, like many species of bees, the population of the Golden Northern Honeybee appears to be declining rapidly. As a result, the IUCN currently lists it as Vulnerable. This appears to be occurring due to a variety of factors. While these include habitat loss, it’s also threatened by climate change.

Golden Northern Bumblebee Physical Description

The awesomeness of the Golden Northern Bumblebee does not extend to size. In fact, it constitutes a relatively small variety of bumblebee. Sexual dimorphism plays a factor as well. That’s because female workers generally reach 0.75 in (1.9 cm) in length, while male drones only average about 0.5 in (1.3 cm) in.

In addition, it also displays the sex-based characteristic in another way. That’s because wingspan also appears to be gender-related in this particular arthropod. Firstly, a female’s wings most commonly measure approximately 1.6 in (40 mm) in span. Secondly, however, that of the males only averages a measurement of 0.86 in (22 cm).

It’s also well known for its dazzling appearance. This holds true due to the fact that its coloring appears as a combination of black and golden yellow. However, in yet another gender-based difference, the male typically displays more yellow than the female. But the body of both grows covered with numerous short, but thick, hairs.

Finally, the amazing Golden Northern Bumblebee also distinguishes itself from the smaller honeybee. That’s because, unlike honeybees, this remarkable species does not die after inflicting a sting. In point of fact, the impressive invertebrate remains capable of repeatedly attacking an opponent with its stinger.

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Class: Insecta
• Order: Hymenopterta
• Family: Apidae
• Genus: Bombus
• Species: B. fervidus

Golden Northern Bumblebee Distribution, Habitat, and Ecology

The beautiful Golden Northern Bumblebee developed as endemic to only a specific section of the globe. But, that region consists of limited and restricted portions of the continent of  North America. However, its populations primarily concentrate in scattered portions of that range. More precisely, the fascinating arthropod most commonly appears in the northeast portion of the United States.

However, it has very restrictive habitat preferences. This insect generally prefers to construct its nest in either tall grasslands or temperate savannas. Yet it also often adapts to inhabit farms and even cities with sufficient greenery. In addition, the nests occur either underground or above. Additionally, these commonly consist of a loose mass of grass held together with avian feces. A resourceful example of Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees.

Further, adult specimens of the Golden Northern Bumblebee feed entirely on the nectar of flowering plants. In contrast, the young of the species are fed pollen collected by the workers. Nest populations also generally remain quite small. In point of fact, that number rarely exceeds sixty adults and pupae. Finally, lifespans range from approximately 34 days for workers to 12 months for the queen.

Carpenter Bee

Carpenter Bee Facts

• The ninth awesome creature appearing within this compendium of Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees is the amazing Carpenter Bee.
• Perhaps most notably, the distinctive term collectively refers to a very large group of highly specialized species of bees. In point of fact, it’s a huge group. That’s because more than 500 separate species list in the category known by the single common term. Furthermore, that comparatively enormous group of invertebrates is the extremely impressive genus of Xylocopa.
• Further, the collective common name derives from the fact that nearly all kinds build their nests in the same locations. These primarily consist of burrows in dead wood, bamboo, or structural timbers. The exception would be those in the subgenus Proxylocopa. These nest in the ground. Members of the related tribe Ceratinini are sometimes referred to as small carpenter bees.
• Since the name Carpenter Bee applies to so many species, the conservation statuses naturally vary. Quite unfortunately, some of them now find themselves in great danger. While this occurs for various reasons, a few of them pertain to many of the species. That’s because many of the members of the group now face the dual threats of habitat loss and climate change.

Carpenter Bee Physical Description

Given that the term Carpenter Bee applies to such a huge number of species, physical variations quite naturally exist. Nevertheless, certain physical characteristics remain constant throughout the remarkable genus. In fact, some of the species appear so similar in appearance to each other that it can be extremely difficult for non-professionals to tell one species from the next.

For one thing, many of them can be easily mistaken for bumblebees. Most reach about 1 in (2.5 cm) in length, and display a pattern of black and yellow. For another, the principle of sexual dimorphism appears among most of the members of the genus. In this case, though, that has little to do with physical appearance. That’s because, among these bees, the females of the different varieties has the ability to sting, while the males do not. 

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Class: Insecta
• Order: Hymenoptera
• Family: Apidae
• Genus: Xylocopa

Carpenter Bee Distribution, Habitat, and Ecology

Not surprisingly, given the number of species known as Carpenter Bee, the genus appears across a large habitat range. In fact, the various members of the remarkable genus of arthropods live in Europe, Asia, and North America. In addition, the insect appears comfortable living in a relatively wide range of climates and habitats. That’s because it appears in both tropical and temperate regions.

Despite the implication of its common name, this bee does not eat wood. Actually, it chews the wood, and then discards the bits of wood or uses particles to build partitions between cells. Its tunnels function both as a nursery for breeding and storage for the pollen/nectar upon which the brood feeds. The provision masses of some kinds are among the most complex in shape of any group of bees.

Furthermore, the majority of the different types of Carpenter Bee evolved as solitary in nature. However, a few of them do live in social groups. In these, several generations of females may actually live together. These bees have numerous predators, much like most related creatures. For most of them, these consist of various birds, mantises, and even some mammals. Additionally, parasitic flies often lay eggs in the nests.

Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees

We sincerely hope that you thoroughly enjoyed this article about Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees. These creatures come in a wide variety of sizes and forms. But all of them rank as amazing. Furthermore, many of them live among us without being noticed by the majority of people. Sadly, though, many of them now find themselves in trouble. It remains up to us to do all that we can to protect Earth’s Many Magnificent Bees, and preserve them for our posterity.

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