Support for Solitary Bee Conservation among the Public versus Beekeepers

The decline of European honey bees ( Apis mellifera ) has been a prominent part of supporting pollinator conservation among the public and conservation efforts, even while honey bees are not native to North America and may compete for resources with native insect pollinators. However, little is known about what distinguishes support for native insect pollinators, including solitary bees, the majority of native bees, which provides use and...