Subject Area
Biology
Description
Honey bee nutrition can tell us a lot about the state of the hive. It is known that summer worker bees and winter worker bees have different protein and carbon content, but not much research has been done on nutritional content throughout the life history stages of honey bees. I am examining differences in carbon and nitrogen content in the bees for the three different castes at various life stages. The results could allow for more efficient planting of pollinator friendly plants based on the nutritional needs of the colony, or could affect how beekeepers do supplemental feedings when necessary. Data could also inform future experiments on honeybee nutritional ecology. Research for credit, presented at the Pollinator Lab Meet and Greet, hosted by the Westerly Land Trust.
Publisher
Providence College
Date
Fall 12-13-2022
Type
Poster
Format
Text
Language
English
