The effects of temperature, urbanisation, and artificial light on phototaxis in eusocial and non-eusocial bees.
Webster E; Ng L; Prendergast K; Howard SR · 2026 · Journal of insect physiology
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Climate change and urbanisation are major drivers of global insect pollinator decline. However, the combined effects of these stressors remain poorly understood, particularly in relation to pollinator behaviour. Understanding how these…
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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104927