How Sphecodes Bees Hijack Nests: New Discoveries on Parasitic Invasions and Chemical Camouflage
Sphecodes bees, known as kleptoparasites, have developed crafty ways to invade the nests of other bees and steal their resources. A recent study uncovered the secrets behind the parasitic behavior of six Sphecodes species, observed across four nesting sites, where they targeted both social and solitary hosts. What’s striking is that Sphecodes females preferred to … Read more