Bumble bee at the UW Farm (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Bumble bee at the UW Farm

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In a new study, a team of scientists determined the minimum natural habitat on agricultural land that will allow insect pollinators —  including bumble bees (shown here), solitary bees, hoverflies and butterflies — to thrive.

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April Hong/University of Washington

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