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December 2020 PMID 33304497

Are native and non-native pollinator friendly plants equally valuable for native wild bee communities?

Nicola Seitz, Dennis vanEngelsdorp, Sara D Leonhardt

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28
Peak: 15 in Oct 2020
across 4 sources since Oct 2020

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Total likes

47

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231

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Oct 2020 – Nov 2024

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What people are saying

The discussions show a balanced interest in both native and non-native plants, highlighting that native plants host more specialized bee interactions while both types promote bee richness. Words like 'benefits,' 'support,' and 'research work' reflect curiosity and recognition of ecological significance, contributing to a generally positive and engaged tone.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings, noting that native plants support more specialized interactions but both native and non-native plants have benefits, reflecting general agreement with the article's conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate a high level of curiosity about the differences between native and non-native plants and their role in pollinator support, suggesting strong interest in the subject.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific aspects of the research, like bee visitation networks and species richness, indicating a moderate level of engagement with methodological details and ecological implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions emphasize the importance of the study for understanding pollinator habitats and support for planting strategies, indicating a perceived relevance and potential influence on conservation practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared native and nonnative pollinator-friendly plants by planting 20 of each in separate plots and observing bee visitors over two years, finding similar bee abundance and species richness at mid and late seasons but more bees at nonnative plots early season.
  • Native and nonnative plants attracted different bee species, with some species only visiting one type and varying in abundance; native plants supported more specialized bee-plant interactions.
  • Overall, nonnative plants can support native pollinators, but they may impact bee community composition and foraging behaviors, leading to changes in network structures and specialization levels during different seasons.]
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Leonhardt lab
@PlantInsectTUM · X

Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great and incredibly labor intensive research work done by Nicola Seitz: https://t.co/5hz96MOeMV

Oct 13, 2020 · 35 likes · 17 shares · 783 followers View post →
PollinationPapers
@poll_papers · X

Are native and non-native pollinator friendly plants equally valuable for native wild bee communities? https://t.co/pVbU2NdX8C

Dec 12, 2020 · 3 likes · 1,588 followers View post →
Elske Tielens
@ETielens · X

Excellent work from a friend: native MD plants host more specialized plant-bee visitation networks than non native plants. Pollinator-friendly seed mixes support similar bee richness&abundance- but more generalized species! https://t.co/4axx0yseJi

Oct 18, 2020 · 2 likes · 213 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Are native and non-native pollinator friendly plants equally valuable for native wild bee communities? https://t.co/TxtUtmYsol

May 25, 2022 · 2 shares · 6,477 followers View post →
POPLINE
@POPLINE_org · X

RT @EurekaMag: Are native and non-native pollinator friendly plants equally valuable for native wild bee communities? https://t.co/TxtUtmYs…

May 25, 2022 · 2 shares · 5,268 followers View post →
John M. Mola
@_JohnMola · X

RT @BeePlantChem: Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great…

Oct 14, 2020 · 17 shares · 2,933 followers View post →

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Luke Macaulay, Ph.D.
@LukeRangeWalker · X

interesting paper on native vs non-native flowers’ benefits for pollinators. Looks like there are some benefits of each. https://t.co/1Fw3N3P7wJ

Dec 7, 2022 · 510 followers View post →
Science Alerts
@Science_Alerts · X

RT @EurekaMag: Are native and non-native pollinator friendly plants equally valuable for native wild bee communities? https://t.co/TxtUtmYs…

May 25, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,240 followers View post →
POPLINE
@POPLINE_org · X

RT @EurekaMag: Are native and non-native pollinator friendly plants equally valuable for native wild bee communities? https://t.co/TxtUtmYs…

May 25, 2022 · 2 shares · 5,268 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Are native and non-native pollinator friendly plants equally valuable for native wild bee communities? https://t.co/TxtUtmYsol

May 25, 2022 · 2 shares · 6,477 followers View post →
PollinationPapers
@poll_papers · X

Are native and non-native pollinator friendly plants equally valuable for native wild bee communities? https://t.co/pVbU2NdX8C

Dec 12, 2020 · 3 likes · 1,588 followers View post →
Elske Tielens
@ETielens · X

Excellent work from a friend: native MD plants host more specialized plant-bee visitation networks than non native plants. Pollinator-friendly seed mixes support similar bee richness&abundance- but more generalized species! https://t.co/4axx0yseJi

Oct 18, 2020 · 2 likes · 213 followers View post →
Natasha.deManincor
@dema_nat · X

RT @BeePlantChem: Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great…

Oct 14, 2020 · 17 shares · 358 followers View post →
Sarah N. Brown
@SarahNBrown4 · X

RT @BeePlantChem: Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great…

Oct 14, 2020 · 17 shares · 94 followers View post →
John M. Mola
@_JohnMola · X

RT @BeePlantChem: Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great…

Oct 14, 2020 · 17 shares · 2,933 followers View post →
Kaplan Lab
@Kaplan_Lab · X

RT @BeePlantChem: Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great…

Oct 14, 2020 · 17 shares · 1,773 followers View post →
UW-Madison Biology Major
@UWBioMajor · X

RT @BeePlantChem: Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great…

Oct 14, 2020 · 17 shares · 484 followers View post →
Laura Russo
@lrusso08 · X

RT @BeePlantChem: Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great…

Oct 14, 2020 · 17 shares · 1,253 followers View post →
Zong-Xin Ren
@renzongxin · X

RT @BeePlantChem: Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great…

Oct 14, 2020 · 17 shares · 950 followers View post →
John Jennings
@johnjennings992 · X

RT @BeePlantChem: Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great…

Oct 14, 2020 · 17 shares · 1,906 followers View post →
Hymenoptera - NEV
@hymenoptera_nev · X

RT @BeePlantChem: Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great…

Oct 14, 2020 · 17 shares · 1,259 followers View post →
Casper van der Kooi
@CaspervdKooi · X

RT @BeePlantChem: Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great…

Oct 14, 2020 · 17 shares · 710 followers View post →
Buzz Pollination Group
@buzzpollination · X

RT @BeePlantChem: Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great…

Oct 14, 2020 · 17 shares · 1,501 followers View post →
Alexandra-Maria Klein
@naturealexk · X

RT @BeePlantChem: Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great…

Oct 14, 2020 · 17 shares · 2,714 followers View post →
Dr Katherine Baldock
@Kath_Baldock · X

RT @BeePlantChem: Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great…

Oct 14, 2020 · 17 shares · 2,575 followers View post →
Leonhardt lab
@PlantInsectTUM · X

Check out our recent paper on interactions between native and non-native plants and native bees in the Eastern US. Great and incredibly labor intensive research work done by Nicola Seitz: https://t.co/5hz96MOeMV

Oct 13, 2020 · 35 likes · 17 shares · 783 followers View post →