The bees' name, Megachile lucifer, was inspired by the Netflix series "Lucifer," which one of the researchers was watching at the time.

As if deadly snakes, spiders, and sharks were not enough, Australia now has a new creepy critter: a "lucifer" bee with ...

A new species of bee has been identified in Australia, according to a new study. Megachile lucifer was named for its distinct ...

The newly identified Megachile lucifer highlights conservation concerns as it was found in mining-vulnerable habitat ...

Scientific name of bee is Apis mellifera (Western Honey Bee), part of the Apidae family. Bees are crucial pollinators, adding $18 billion to US agriculture annually. There are over 20,000 species; key ...

Australian researchers are delving into the secret life of bees in a quest to breed more resilient, productive and happy ...

Animals in children’s stories are often depicted as living in neat mum, dad and children family units. Examples include ...