Background Bees are among the most important pollinators (Klein et al., Citation 2007;
Ollerton et al., Citation 2011) with an estimated global monetary value of ecosystem services …

At a time when nature conservation has become essential to ensure the long-term
sustainability of our environment, it is widely acknowledged that conservation actions must …

Complex biotic networks of invaders and their new environments pose immense challenges
for researchers aiming to predict current and future occupancy of introduced species. This …

Simple Summary Alien bee species could have detrimental effects; in particular, they may
compete with native bee species for floral resources or nesting sites. Here, we first studied …

The present study aimed to characterise the bacterial, fungal and parasite gut community of
the invasive bee Megachile sculpturalis sampled from native (Japan) and invaded (USA and …

Citizen science, a practice of public participation in scientific projects, is popular in Western
countries, however, it is still a relatively novel approach in Southeast Europe. In this region …

Pollinators are vitally important for the maintenance of ecosystems and the reproduction of
most spontaneous and cultivated plants. However, in the last decades, they are suffering …

Megachile sculpturalis est une abeille originaire de l'est de l'Asie aujourd'hui également
présente en Amérique du Nord et en Europe. Cet article fait suite à la première synthèse sur …

There is a growing interest to document and better understand patterns and processes
involved in non-native bee introductions and subsequent colonization of new areas …

The recent integration of citizen science with modern technology has greatly increased its
applications and has allowed more people than ever to contribute to research across all …