Dr. Harriet Lambert

ETH Zurich - The Biocommunication Group

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Amazing pollinators

What did you have for breakfast today? Cereals? Orange juice? Perhaps some jam on toast? Or just plain coffee? Whatever it was, tiny creatures were involved in its production. They are called pollinators.

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The resourceful buff-tailed bumblebee

Everyone loves bumblebees. They are nice to look at, make a cute buzzing sound and almost never sting. But there is more to bumblebees than that.

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Vulnerable alpinist – The alpine bumblebee

An alpine meadow in spring is a wonderful sight. And a wonder, considering the harsh climate conditions alpine wildflowers face. To reproduce, they rely on the crucial services of pollinating insects, such as the Alpine Bumblebee.

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An unexpected pollinator – The narrow-headed ant

Ants are not known for their pollination services. Nor do they necessarily perform them voluntarily. But sometimes they are indispensable.

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Dressed for labor, not for show – The pantaloon bee

With its hairy legs, this solitary bee is a skilled pollen collector and tunnel digger. Although classified as a species of "Least Concern," it is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, making conservation efforts crucial to preserve its role in the ecosystem.

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