Author

Elisa Simpson

An associate editor at Biology Insights covering stinging insect biology, Elisa Simpson previously worked as a general assignment reporter for a metropolitan daily paper. She graduated with a BA in journalism from the University of Stirling. Living in Bath, Simpson also tends several home beehives and observes local wasp populations.

How Dangerous Are Honey Bees to Humans?
What Do Bee Nests Look Like? A Visual Identification Guide
What Are the Tiny Little Bees Called?
How Long Does a Worker Bee Live? Lifespan Explained
How Many Bees Does It Take to Make a Teaspoon of Honey?
Are Honey Bees Endangered and Why It Matters
Do Sweat Bees Make Honey? What These Pollinators Do Instead
Can a Bee Sting More Than Once? Which Species Can & Why
Do Ground Bees Bite or Sting? How to Stay Safe
Do Bees Like Bananas? The Surprising Truth
What Do Bees Do When Their Hive Is Destroyed?
Do Bees Die When They Lose Their Stinger?
Do Ground Bees Sting and Are They Dangerous?
How to Tell If a Bee Is Dying or Tired?
What to Feed a Bee and What Foods to Avoid
Are Ground Bees Honey Bees? The Key Differences
What Types of Bees Make Honey and Which Ones Don’t?
Are Bees Making a Comeback? The State of the Population
What Are Bumblebees and Why Are They So Important?
Are Bees Attracted to Peppermint or Repelled By It?
Do Hornets Make Honey? What They Actually Produce
How Long Is a Bee’s Lifespan and What Affects It?
Are Honeybees Aggressive and When Do They Sting?
Do Bees Sting People? Why They Sting and What to Do
The Honey Bee Queen: Her Role and Life Cycle
What Is a Sweat Bee? Identification & Facts
Do Honey Bees Sleep? How They Rest & Why It Matters
Do All Bees Make Honey? And Which Species Actually Do?
Do Ground Bees Come Out at Night? Activity Patterns Explained
How Exactly Does a Queen Bee Get Pregnant?