Rosalyn Gloag

June 15, 2026

How will Australian native bees cope with climate change? Their nests hold a clue

Carmen da Silva, Macquarie University; Rosalyn Gloag, University of Sydney, and Vanessa Kellermann, La Trobe University

Surprisingly, the species that are the most tolerant to heat, are also the most vulnerable to future warming.

As abelhas australianas “ursinho de pelúcia” são bonitinhas e fofinhas, mas dê uma olhada nesse ferrão enorme (sem farpas)! James Dorey Photography

April 25, 2024

James B. Dorey, University of Wollongong; Amy-Marie Gilpin, Western Sydney University, and Rosalyn Gloag, University of Sydney

Quase todas (99,96%) das espécies de abelhas não morrem após a picada. Então, por que todo mundo acha que elas morrem?

Australian teddy bear bees are cute and fluffy, but get a look at that massive (unbarbed) stinger! James Dorey Photography

April 24, 2024

James B. Dorey, University of Wollongong; Amy-Marie Gilpin, Western Sydney University, and Rosalyn Gloag, University of Sydney

99.96% of bee species do not die after stinging. So why does everyone think they do?