Bee hotels host a high abundance of exotic bees in an urban context
Bee hotels are increasingly set up by land managers in public parks to promote wild bee
populations. However, we have very little evidence of the usefulness of bee hotels as tools …
populations. However, we have very little evidence of the usefulness of bee hotels as tools …
[HTML][HTML] Updated distribution of the invasive Megachile sculpturalis (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) in Italy and its first record on a Mediterranean island
E Ruzzier, M Menchetti, L Bortolotti, M Selis… - Biodiversity Data …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Abstract Megachile sculpturalis (Smith, 1853)(Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) is an invasive
solitary bee that is rapidly spreading all over Europe. The present study aims to update the …
solitary bee that is rapidly spreading all over Europe. The present study aims to update the …
Pollinator conservation in the context of global changes with a focus on France and Belgium
B Schatz, D Maxime, H Mickael, G Benoît, A Fabrice… - Acta Oecologica, 2021 - Elsevier
The decline of pollinators has been demonstrated scientifically and this phenomenon is
widely recognized by both the general public and by stakeholders. Since pollinators face …
widely recognized by both the general public and by stakeholders. Since pollinators face …
[HTML][HTML] Nesting, sex ratio and natural enemies of the giant resin bee in relation to native species in Europe
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 …
compete with native bee species for floral resources or nesting sites. Here, we first studied …
The Asian giant resin bee Megachile sculpturalis Smith 1853 (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Megachilidae), a new exotic species for the bee fauna of Mallorca (Balearic …
E Ribas-Marquès, J Díaz-Calafat - Journal of Apicultural Research, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Megachile sculpturalis Smith 1853 is found for the first time on the island of Mallorca
(Balearic Islands, Spain). This is the first time that this exotic bee is reported from an island …
(Balearic Islands, Spain). This is the first time that this exotic bee is reported from an island …
Actualisation des connaissances sur l'abeille Megachile sculpturalis SMITH, 1853 en France et en Europe (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)
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 …
présente en Amérique du Nord et en Europe. Cet article fait suite à la première synthèse sur …
Early-phase colonization by introduced sculptured resin bee (Hymenoptera, Megachilidae, Megachile sculpturalis) revealed by local floral resource variability
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 …
involved in non-native bee introductions and subsequent colonization of new areas …
[PDF][PDF] Further range expansion of the sculptured resin bee (Megachile sculpturalis) in Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina
Megachile sculpturalis is the first non native bee species established in Europe, originating
from E Asia. Since early detections in SW Europe (2008–2010) its spreading resulted in a …
from E Asia. Since early detections in SW Europe (2008–2010) its spreading resulted in a …
Nesting biology and nest structure of the exotic bee Megachile sculpturalis
From the 1990s, the Southeast Asia native giant resin bee Megachile sculpturalis (Smith,
1853) was introduced first to North America, and then to many countries in Europe. Despite …
1853) was introduced first to North America, and then to many countries in Europe. Despite …
[HTML][HTML] Home-and-away comparisons of life history traits indicate enemy release and founder effects of the solitary bee, Megachile sculpturalis
Occurrences of introduced and invasive pollinators are increasing worldwide. To predict the
potential impacts of exotic bees on native ecosystems we need to understand their …
potential impacts of exotic bees on native ecosystems we need to understand their …