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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …