Bumble bee on lavender (IMAGE) University of Sussex Caption A bumble bee pictured on a lavender plant, one of the species studied. Credit Prof Francis Ratnieks, University of Sussex Usage Restrictions Credit Prof Francis Ratnieks License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.