A 2005 study found bees evaluate the quality of nectar relative to their most recent feeding experience: Bees trained to visit a feeder with medium-quality nectar accepted it readily, whereas bees ...
Intense competition for nectar led a species of stingless bee in the tropics to develop the ability to feed on meat. These are the only bees in the world that evolved to use non-plant food sources.
More: Hurricane Ian wrecked bee coloniesThousands of bees in Hurricane Ian's path wiped out, relief effort seeks to feed survivors The donation in Winter Haven will help hundreds of beekeepers ...