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Study Finds Millions of Solitary Bees at Cornell Cemetery

4/16/2026

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Cornell University researchers found a population of solitary ground-nesting bees at East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York.
The site hosts between 3.1 million and 8 million bees, including Andrena regularis, which pollinates apples and strawberries.
The study emphasizes preserving such habitats to support biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.
Despite parasitism, the population remains strong, and researchers urge protection to prevent loss of vital pollinators, noting that simple actions can matter.

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Cornell University researchers found a population of solitary ground-nesting bees at East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York.
The site hosts between 3.1 million and 8 million bees, including Andrena regularis, which pollinates apples and strawberries.
The study emphasizes preserving such habitats to support biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.
Despite parasitism, the population remains strong, and researchers urge protection to prevent loss of vital pollinators, noting that simple actions can matter.