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Henri Greil
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Institute for Bee Protection, Federal Research Centre JKI. Braunschweig, Germany
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habitecture.bsky.social
We discuss various strategies for locating nests of the rare and endangered above-ground nesting bumblebee species Bombus muscorum. Although we did not find any nests, we were able to track bees marked with paper strips for up to 800 m.
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Locating nests of endangered bumble bees: Lessons from field trials in northern Germany
Tracking bumble bees to find their nests using coloured strips of paper stuck to their thorax proved to be the most suitable method, while radio transponders were too heavy. Tracking times of up to .....
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November 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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pipistrellus.bsky.social
Eucera macroglossa (Malven Langhornbiene). Anfang Juli in Oberbayern.

#makro #makrofotografie #insekten #wildbiene #naturfotografie
Seitliche Aufnahme einer Wildbiene in einer hellrosa Blüte
September 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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unihohenheim.bsky.social
Scheuchen können Spinnen & #Insekten beim Mähen von #Grünland schützen, so eine Studie von #UniHohenheim & @unituebingen.bsky.social‬. Auch wichtig: Kleine ungemähte Flächen als Rückzugsorte. #Biodiversität #Landwirtschaft #Artenschutz @kombiota.bsky.social
Pressemitteilung: t1p.de/9dubo
July 16, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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zachportman.bsky.social
New paper out on an important issue — monitoring insects requires preserving the specimens. We explored this issue using data from the Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab, which has systematically destroyed most of their specimens for decades. A 🧵(1/10)

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Big data, changing taxonomy, and ghost records: permanent preservation of collected specimens is essential for insect monitoring
Abstract. Successful long-term biodiversity monitoring requires consistent identification of all specimens, both those newly collected and those collected
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July 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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entomolrj.bsky.social
Our big review paper on strepsipteran systematics for Insect Systematics and Diversity is out! Hoping it's a helpful resource for anyone who needs it.
Strepsiptera systematics: past, present, and future
Abstract. The twisted-wing parasites (Strepsiptera Kirby) are among the most obscure and enigmatic orders in the Insecta. Strepsipterans are endoparasites
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July 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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catrinwestphal.bsky.social
More isn’t always better.
Landscape-scale measures that offer both nesting habitats and floral resources support bees more than those boosting only flowers. We show empirical evidence of synergistic and antagonistic effects of organic farming, flower fields, and natural habitats.
June 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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bunte-wiese-tue.bsky.social
Was Menschen als Brachflächen bezeichnen, sind für Wildbienen urbane Paradiese. Auf Brachflächen leben genauso viele Insekten wie in Naturschutzgebieten - und mehr unterschiedliche Arten von Wildbienen.

Bericht über eine neue Studie zu Wildbienen auf Brachflächen:
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Wie verwilderte Flächen Wildbienen helfen können
Städtische Brachflächen bieten oft bessere Lebensbedingungen für Wildbienen als Naturschutzgebiete. Das haben Wissenschaftler aus Halle herausgefunden. Doch ihre Rückzugsräume bleiben bedroht. Von M. ...
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May 25, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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leipzigerzeitung.bsky.social
Wie groß ist die #Pflanzenvielfalt in Deutschlands Gärten? Bundesweites #Bürgerwissenschaftsprojekt #GartenDiv gestartet

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#Biodiversität #Kleingärten #iDiv
Wie groß ist die Pflanzenvielfalt in Deutschlands Gärten? Bundesweites Bürgerwissenschaftsprojekt GartenDiv gestartet · Leipziger Zeitung
Das gerade gestartete, deutschlandweite Bürgerwissenschaftsprojekt GartenDiv wird erstmals die pflanzliche Vielfalt in Deutschlands Gärten erforschen.
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May 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
habitecture.bsky.social
Nicht alle Bienen hatten heute einen guten #Weltbienentag
May 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Zum #worldbeeday #Weltbienentag bekommt ihr dieses Foto einer Zwerg-Wollbiene, eine eigentlich recht seltene Art, die in meinem #Kleingarten lebt.
Blick von schräg oben auf eine Biene, die auf einem Daumen sitzt. Die Biene ist vorwiegend schwarz, auf dem Hinterleib hat sie weiße ovale Flecken.
May 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
habitecture.bsky.social
Happy #WorldBeeDay with this photo of the beautiful Melecta luctuosa, which I have seen twice in the last week. 😍

Einen schönen #Weltbienentag mit einem Foto einer wunderschönen Pracht-Trauerbiene Melecta luctuosa, die ich in der letzten Woche gleich zweimal gefunden habe. 😍
May 20, 2025 at 6:15 AM
habitecture.bsky.social
Unser neues Citizen Science Projekt zur Erfassung der Vielfalt in Gärten ist gestartet.
Jetzt in Flora incognita aktivieren und mitmachen!
www.mdr.de/wissen/umwel...
Ihr Garten, ein Ort der Freude – und der Wissenschaft | MDR.DE
Wissenschaftler unter Führung der Uni Leipzig wollen die Pflanzenvielfalt in Deutschlands Gärten erkunden. Man kann selbst dabei mithelfen, indem man die Pflanzen im eigenen (Klein-)Garten fotografier...
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May 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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naturealexk.bsky.social
These books just arrived. Our new crop pollination book with info about fruits, vegetables, bees an conservation measures came out 😊 I hope we will also produce versions adapted to other countries.
May 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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naturealexk.bsky.social
We are #hiring a lecturer and #researcher:

- Teaching in ecology and nature conservation
- Research on plant-pollinator interactions
- Supervision of students
- Contribution to our major collaborative projects

Start 01.09.2025
Salary according to TV-L E13, 100%

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bumblebee on flower by Felix Fornoff
May 6, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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andybugguy.bsky.social
Mallophora bomboides is called the 'bee killer' because, well, you get the idea...
#worldrobberflyday
November 23, 2024 at 5:16 AM
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alettabonn.bsky.social
🎺 #job alert: Are you interested in #Biodiversity and #Health linkages? Come and work with us in our lab at @ufz.de @idiv-research.bsky.social
apply online via UFZ recruitment portal until 18 May 2025 👇
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April 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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🎺 #job alert: we’re looking to fill a scientist position in #CitizenScience and #Biodiversity 🌿 🦋 💦 German language skills essential to interact with citizens
@ufz.de @idiv-research.bsky.social
apply here until 18 May 👇
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April 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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bsggoettingen.bsky.social
+++ Naturschutz & Biodiversität +++

Wir haben unser Startpaket zu Naturschutz & Biodiversität ergänzt - u.a. @floraweb.bsky.social ist neu dabei!

Danke, dass wir auch Teil der tollen Startpakete von @schreibersnaturarium.de, @rote-liste-zentrum.bsky.social & @akrotelm.bsky.social sein dürfen!
April 9, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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unihalle.bsky.social
Insekten-Oasen in der Stadt: Auf urbanen Brachflächen gibt es genauso viele Insekten wie in Naturschutzgebieten. 🐞🐝🪰 Bei Wildbienen sind sie sogar beliebter als die Schutzgebiete. Das zeigt eine neue Studie der Uni Halle. Die Ergebnisse liefern wichtige Hinweise für den #Artenschutz. mlu.de/2ewg5
Zwei gelbbindige Furchenbienen auf einer blühenden Distel auf einer Brachfläche in Naumburg. In der Unschärfe im Hintergrund sind zwei Mehrfamilien-Wohnhäuser zu erkennen.
April 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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basicapplecol.bsky.social
RESEARCH PAPER 🔬

„Given the similar #insect #biomass and #abundance between the two habitat types, #Natura 2000 areas do not seem to broadly benefit flower visitors more than #urban wastelands.“
- Theodorou et al. (2025)
@wilosterman.bsky.social

Article:
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April 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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habitecture.bsky.social
🔥 Our study provides insights into the crucial role of associated microorganisms and might be the missing link to understand the origin of oligolecty in bees.

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New fungal core microbiome members of the ground nesting bee Andrena vaga: The key to oligolecty?
To fully understand a species, it is essential to gain knowledge about their associated (micro-)organisms. Currently, most research focuses on managed…
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April 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
habitecture.bsky.social
🔥 Our study provides insights into the crucial role of associated microorganisms and might be the missing link to understand the origin of oligolecty in bees.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
New fungal core microbiome members of the ground nesting bee Andrena vaga: The key to oligolecty?
To fully understand a species, it is essential to gain knowledge about their associated (micro-)organisms. Currently, most research focuses on managed…
www.sciencedirect.com
April 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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johnmola.bsky.social
The article is actually mostly not about detection dogs (which I remain skeptical of the efficacy of for Bombus...) but if you're into bumble bee conservation, it's a nice short read

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The secret to finding one of the most endangered bumblebees in the US? Dogs
Experts are desperate to analyse rusty patched bumblebee nests for information that might help save them. But they are extremely hard to find – unless you’re a trained conservation canine
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April 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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larschittka.bsky.social
New Primer on Bumblebees now out in Current Biology (with Guillaume Ghisbain & Denis Michez):
www.cell.com/current-biol...
March 26, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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nilsmosh.bsky.social
Setting up the exhibition at UNESCO worldheritage Grube Messel. Open 04.04.25 till February 26. If you are nearby, come around!

#entomology #insect #fieldrecording #soundart
A black box full of electronics in a museum Hum Hum Hum, a text about insects and their acoustics
March 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM