Matteson Bee Biology

Biology of Bees (and Butterflies) in New York City Kevin C. Matteson Department of Biological Sciences Fordham University

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Pollination Keep in mind: Not all bees or butterflies pollinate

Tourists Outcasts Hustlers Immigrants City Slickers Introduction to Urban Pollinators

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Bumble bee abundance highest on exotic plants

Bumble bee flight range - ~1000 m from nest

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Hylaeus flight range - ~150 m from nest

Needs of Urban Pollinators Room and Board! Nest Site Pollen/Nectar ? ?

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Tremont Community Garden, Bronx 20 bee species, 12 butterfly species

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