Illustrative image shows a cherry tree, undated. Homeowners have been encouraged to plant stone fruit trees as such a measure would help to protect solitary bee species. (NewsX/Bee)
Picture shows a bumblebee, undated. Chemical substances have an even worse impact on the behaviour of bumblebees at high temperatures, according to studies at a renowned British institution. (Daniel Kenna/Imperial College London, NewsX/Bee)
Picture shows a male specimen of an early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) landing on an Echinacea purpurea flower, undated. It can be found throughout Europe, except for the Iberian peninsula. (Bernie Kohl, NewsX/Bee)
Illustrative image of Bugrino in Kolguyev Island in Nenets Autonomous Okrug of Russia, undated. The island is located in the south-eastern Barents Sea. (NewsX/Bee)
Picture shows a male specimen of an early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) landing on an Echinacea purpurea flower, undated. It can be found throughout Europe, except for the Iberian peninsula. (Bernie Kohl, NewsX/Bee)
Picture shows bees laying in a coffin in Tarija, Bolivia, in an undated photo. Jimmy Tarraga, the person that crafted the coffin, has stated that he has respect for all living beings that inhabit the Earth, including insects, and especially bees. (@jimmytarraga/Newsflash)