Density and survival of wild honey bee colonies in English wood pasture, parkland and deer parks
Abstract
Abstract Honey bees are possibly unique amongst managed animals in that a significant part of their global population is wild. More data regarding wild colony density and survival are needed to assess the size and status of wild populations in the honey bee’s native range. Previous studies from parts of central Europe have reported low densities (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
Insect and Pesticide Research
Plant and animal studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Apidologie
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 57
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 16 January 2026
- Language
- EN