The USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab designs and develops large and small scale surveys for native bees. As part of this work we also develop identification tools and keys for native bee species. One aspect of creating those tools is creating accurate and detailed pictures of native bees and the plants and insects they interact with.
Sam Droege
Sam is a Wildlife Biologist at the Eastern Ecological Science Center in Laurel, MD.
Sam has coordinated the North American Breeding Bird Survey Program, developed the North American Amphibian Monitoring Program, the BioBlitz, Cricket Crawl, and FrogwatchUSA programs and worked on the design and evaluation of monitoring programs. Currently he is developing an inventory and monitoring program for native bees, online identification guides for North American bees at discoverlife.org, and reviving the North American Bird Phenology Program.
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Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab
The USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Program designs and develops large and small scale surveys for native bees. As part of that program we also develop identification tools and keys for native bee species. One aspect of creating those tools is creating accurate and detailed pictures of native bees and the plants and insects they interact with.
Bees of the Northeastern U.S.
Declines of pollinators have engendered worldwide concern, but trends in the faunas of most insect pollinators, including bees, remain uncertain. We are studying the bee fauna of southern Rhode Island to provide baseline information about the current fauna, and information about bee-flower interactions.
Quick Background on the Mid Atlantic region's native bees
Bees are tiny, one bush or one clump of perennials is often all it takes to foster native bees in your yard. Within a mile of your yard (urban or rural) there are at least over 100 species of bees looking for the right plants. Attracting and tending these native bees on your property is all about planting the right flowers and flowering bushes.
Introduced and Alien Bee Species of North America (North of Mexico)
Surveys by the USGS Native Bee Laboratory have uncovered several new alien bee species in the United States. The data we and our collaborators are collecting tracks the spread of these species, at least in a coarse way. We hope to expand surveys in collaboration with our federal and state land management partners as we detect more invading species. Information on distributions and status of
DNA Barcoding for Identifying Native Bee Species
The Challenge: Traditionally, bee identification has relied on taxonomic methods centered on descriptions of morphological differences between species. However, for many species, separate keys are required for identifying adult males and females and immature life stages. These keys are commonly unavailable. The lack of distinguishing morphological characters useful for separating closely related...
North American Bird Phenology Program
The Challenge: The North American Bird Phenology Program (BPP) houses a data set of 6 million historical observations of over 800 bird species, documenting occurrences and migration times from the 1880s through the 1970s -- the longest and most comprehensive legacy data set on bird migration in existence. In an effort to rescue this invaluable data set, the BPP has scanned and are in the process...
USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab at Eastern Ecological Science Center
The USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab designs and develops large and small scale surveys for native bees. As part of this work we also develop identification tools and keys for native bee species. One aspect of creating those tools is creating accurate and detailed pictures of native bees and the plants and insects they interact with.
USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab at Eastern Ecological Science Center (AD)
The USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab designs and develops large and small scale surveys for native bees. As part of this work we also develop identification tools and keys for native bee species. One aspect of creating those tools is creating accurate and detailed pictures of native bees and the plants and insects they interact with.
The USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab designs and develops large and small scale surveys for native bees. As part of this work we also develop identification tools and keys for native bee species. One aspect of creating those tools is creating accurate and detailed pictures of native bees and the plants and insects they interact with.
Two Hoop House structures stand assembled
With the willing help, and creative problem solving skills of roughly 20 volunteers throughout the day, these two structures emerged. Bolts were tightened down, people quickly figured out what needed to happen and by the end of the day two Hoop House structures were up and almost ready for the clear sheeting that will cover them.
With the willing help, and creative problem solving skills of roughly 20 volunteers throughout the day, these two structures emerged. Bolts were tightened down, people quickly figured out what needed to happen and by the end of the day two Hoop House structures were up and almost ready for the clear sheeting that will cover them.
Thanks Chuck!
Chuck preps the ground for EESC Native Bee Lab's Volunteer Hoop House Raising at Patuxent in mid February. He made sure we set up on a stable well drained spot
Chuck preps the ground for EESC Native Bee Lab's Volunteer Hoop House Raising at Patuxent in mid February. He made sure we set up on a stable well drained spot
Native pollinator plants in pots
The Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab piloted a process in 2021 to propagate woody plants from cuttings. Once large enough, these plants will be used in the garden at Patuxent Research Refuge or distributed to the public for planting on their own properties.
The Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab piloted a process in 2021 to propagate woody plants from cuttings. Once large enough, these plants will be used in the garden at Patuxent Research Refuge or distributed to the public for planting on their own properties.
Blue-eyed Cicada - Magicicada cassinii, super rare Blue eyed variant
June 2021 "People" category winner Erick Hernandez
USGS Natiave Bee Lab, Magicicada cassinii, super rare Blue eyed variant
the rare blue-eyed version of one of the periodical cicadas
June 2021 "People" category winner Erick Hernandez
USGS Natiave Bee Lab, Magicicada cassinii, super rare Blue eyed variant
the rare blue-eyed version of one of the periodical cicadas
Cicada shell
USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab.Roooooarrrrrr!, Danger, creature from the black lagoon. Or...not. Here we have a close up look at the many interesting features that are left behind when a cicada emerges. This one was in my backyard and left his/her full body suit behind on the shed.
USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab.Roooooarrrrrr!, Danger, creature from the black lagoon. Or...not. Here we have a close up look at the many interesting features that are left behind when a cicada emerges. This one was in my backyard and left his/her full body suit behind on the shed.
Science and Products
Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab
The USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Program designs and develops large and small scale surveys for native bees. As part of that program we also develop identification tools and keys for native bee species. One aspect of creating those tools is creating accurate and detailed pictures of native bees and the plants and insects they interact with.
Bees of the Northeastern U.S.
Declines of pollinators have engendered worldwide concern, but trends in the faunas of most insect pollinators, including bees, remain uncertain. We are studying the bee fauna of southern Rhode Island to provide baseline information about the current fauna, and information about bee-flower interactions.
Quick Background on the Mid Atlantic region's native bees
Bees are tiny, one bush or one clump of perennials is often all it takes to foster native bees in your yard. Within a mile of your yard (urban or rural) there are at least over 100 species of bees looking for the right plants. Attracting and tending these native bees on your property is all about planting the right flowers and flowering bushes.
Introduced and Alien Bee Species of North America (North of Mexico)
Surveys by the USGS Native Bee Laboratory have uncovered several new alien bee species in the United States. The data we and our collaborators are collecting tracks the spread of these species, at least in a coarse way. We hope to expand surveys in collaboration with our federal and state land management partners as we detect more invading species. Information on distributions and status of
DNA Barcoding for Identifying Native Bee Species
The Challenge: Traditionally, bee identification has relied on taxonomic methods centered on descriptions of morphological differences between species. However, for many species, separate keys are required for identifying adult males and females and immature life stages. These keys are commonly unavailable. The lack of distinguishing morphological characters useful for separating closely related...
North American Bird Phenology Program
The Challenge: The North American Bird Phenology Program (BPP) houses a data set of 6 million historical observations of over 800 bird species, documenting occurrences and migration times from the 1880s through the 1970s -- the longest and most comprehensive legacy data set on bird migration in existence. In an effort to rescue this invaluable data set, the BPP has scanned and are in the process...
USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab at Eastern Ecological Science Center
The USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab designs and develops large and small scale surveys for native bees. As part of this work we also develop identification tools and keys for native bee species. One aspect of creating those tools is creating accurate and detailed pictures of native bees and the plants and insects they interact with.
The USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab designs and develops large and small scale surveys for native bees. As part of this work we also develop identification tools and keys for native bee species. One aspect of creating those tools is creating accurate and detailed pictures of native bees and the plants and insects they interact with.
USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab at Eastern Ecological Science Center (AD)
The USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab designs and develops large and small scale surveys for native bees. As part of this work we also develop identification tools and keys for native bee species. One aspect of creating those tools is creating accurate and detailed pictures of native bees and the plants and insects they interact with.
The USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab designs and develops large and small scale surveys for native bees. As part of this work we also develop identification tools and keys for native bee species. One aspect of creating those tools is creating accurate and detailed pictures of native bees and the plants and insects they interact with.
Two Hoop House structures stand assembled
With the willing help, and creative problem solving skills of roughly 20 volunteers throughout the day, these two structures emerged. Bolts were tightened down, people quickly figured out what needed to happen and by the end of the day two Hoop House structures were up and almost ready for the clear sheeting that will cover them.
With the willing help, and creative problem solving skills of roughly 20 volunteers throughout the day, these two structures emerged. Bolts were tightened down, people quickly figured out what needed to happen and by the end of the day two Hoop House structures were up and almost ready for the clear sheeting that will cover them.
Thanks Chuck!
Chuck preps the ground for EESC Native Bee Lab's Volunteer Hoop House Raising at Patuxent in mid February. He made sure we set up on a stable well drained spot
Chuck preps the ground for EESC Native Bee Lab's Volunteer Hoop House Raising at Patuxent in mid February. He made sure we set up on a stable well drained spot
Native pollinator plants in pots
The Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab piloted a process in 2021 to propagate woody plants from cuttings. Once large enough, these plants will be used in the garden at Patuxent Research Refuge or distributed to the public for planting on their own properties.
The Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab piloted a process in 2021 to propagate woody plants from cuttings. Once large enough, these plants will be used in the garden at Patuxent Research Refuge or distributed to the public for planting on their own properties.
Blue-eyed Cicada - Magicicada cassinii, super rare Blue eyed variant
June 2021 "People" category winner Erick Hernandez
USGS Natiave Bee Lab, Magicicada cassinii, super rare Blue eyed variant
the rare blue-eyed version of one of the periodical cicadas
June 2021 "People" category winner Erick Hernandez
USGS Natiave Bee Lab, Magicicada cassinii, super rare Blue eyed variant
the rare blue-eyed version of one of the periodical cicadas
Cicada shell
USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab.Roooooarrrrrr!, Danger, creature from the black lagoon. Or...not. Here we have a close up look at the many interesting features that are left behind when a cicada emerges. This one was in my backyard and left his/her full body suit behind on the shed.
USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab.Roooooarrrrrr!, Danger, creature from the black lagoon. Or...not. Here we have a close up look at the many interesting features that are left behind when a cicada emerges. This one was in my backyard and left his/her full body suit behind on the shed.