The bee is one of nature’s most prolific pollinators. There are over 20,000 bee species, most of which spread pollen between flowers. Bees can be divided into groups based on their social behavior.

While honey bees are extremely important for agricultural activity — like growing food — they’re also pollen hogs. According to Hung’s study, “honey bee foragers remove ...

Hoverflies can carry pollen over greater distances than bees and pollinate many plants that grow in your garden or yard. Look ...