Wild Bee Research: From Pollen to a Sensational Discovery
Overview
Intro
New research methods reveal hidden traces of flowers—and, incidentally, led to the spectacular rediscovery of a wild bee that had been believed lost.
Which flowers do wild bees visit—and what do these visits reveal about their way of life? In the Binntal Landscape Park, a new method was tested that allows for a more detailed study of these relationships. For this purpose, wild bees were studied at three different elevations. This allows researchers to compare which species are active where and how they make use of the flowers available in their environment. Tiny traces of pollen on the bees’ bodies reveal which plants they have previously visited. To detect these traces, a rather unusual approach was used: a repurposed COVID-19 test kit. But the fieldwork had yet another surprise in store. During the surveys, an extremely rare wasp bee was rediscovered—one that had been considered lost throughout Switzerland for years. This discovery raises new questions and offers fascinating insights into the biology of this little-known species. This event takes you on an exciting journey of discovery through pollen, modern field research, and an unexpected rediscovery—and shows why not all mysteries in the world of wild bees have been solved by any means, and what significance such a discovery holds for a regional nature park. | Old Schoolhouse, Grengiols
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| Contact address |
Steffi Manas
Landschaftspark Binntal Dorfstrasse 31 3996 Binn +41 27 971 50 57 stefanie.manas@landschaftspark-binntal.ch |
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Free - Collection
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Event dates
- 21 November 2026
Binntal Landscape Park, Manas Steffi, Dorfstrasse 31, 3996 Binn, +41 27 971 50 57, stefanie.manas@landschaftspark-binntal.ch
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Landschaftspark Binntal
Dorfstrasse 30
3996
Binn
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)27 971 50 50
info@landschaftspark-binntal.ch
landschaftspark-binntal.ch