Susceptibility of Red Mason Bee Larvae to Bacterial Threats Due to Microbiome Exchange with Imported Pollen Provisions
Solitary bees are subject to a variety of pressures that cause severe population declines.Currently, habitat loss, temperature shifts, agrochemical exposure, and new parasites are identified as major threats.However, knowledge about detrimental bacteria is scarce, although they may disturb natural microbiomes, disturb nest environments, or harm the