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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Donna Lu

Strange bee-haviour: social life of Australian species offers insights on evolution, scientists say

The Amphylaeus morosus bee
The Amphylaeus morosus bee lives in a small nest of rarely more than two females – one that lays eggs and forages as the other guards the nest. Photograph: James Dorey Photography

The unusual social life of a native species of Australian bee has shed light on how cooperative behaviours in bees evolved, new research suggests.

Flinders University scientists have analysed the behaviour of Amphylaeus morosus, a forest-dwelling bee that lives in small nests of rarely more than two females.

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