Author: Zachary Huang
Being social helps bees take the heat
When temperatures rise, individual honey bees show a rapid stress response—but being around other bees can prevent it. In a… read more Being social helps bees take the heat
Bees Can Escape Water. Pesticides May Take That Away
When a honeybee lands on water, it doesn’t just float—it generates surface waves to propel itself forward, a behavior described… read more Bees Can Escape Water. Pesticides May Take That Away
Honey bee anatomy
Honey bee anatomy Zachary Huang, Michigan State University 1. Head The head is the center of information gathering. It is… read more Honey bee anatomy
Trolilaelaps mecedaceae photo update
For many years I have been using this old photo, which is also used by a few different websites (e.g…. read more Trolilaelaps mecedaceae photo update
Savoring Honey in Winter
by Zachary Huang One drop —the soul of flowersrests on my tongue,and my worries dissolve. A sip of coffee,sweetness blooming… read more Savoring Honey in Winter
Fall flowers: Buckwheat
Family： Polygonaceae Genus： Fagopyrum Species： F. esculentum Common names： Buckwheat ZBAS 9 (0 to 10) Zach’s bee attraction score While… read more Fall flowers: Buckwheat
Fall flower: Winged sumac
Family: Anacardiaceae Genus: Rhus Species: R. copallinum Common name: Winged/shining/dwarf sumac, ZBAS: 9 (Zach’s bee attraction score) Winged sumac… read more Fall flower: Winged sumac
Fall flower: The Chinese scholar tree
Family： Fabaceae Genus： Styphnolobium Species： S. japonicum Common names： Chinese scholar tree, Japanese pagoda tree ZBAS 6 (0 to 10)… read more Fall flower: The Chinese scholar tree