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 #2493  by Chrisbarlow
 26 Mar 2019, 18:17
A third of British wild bees and hoverflies are in decline, according to a new study.
If current trends continue, some species will be lost from Britain altogether, the scientists say.
The study found "winners" and "losers" among hundreds of wild bees and hoverflies, which pollinate food crops and other plants.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47698294