The app, called BeeID, was developed by the University of California, Davis, and the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. It uses a combination of AI and crowdsourcing to identify bees.

# Unlocking the World of Bees with BeeMachine

Bees are essential to our ecosystem, but identifying them can be a daunting task. BeeMachine, a revolutionary smartphone app, is changing the game for both researchers and nature enthusiasts.

The Importance of Bumblebees

Bumblebees play a crucial role in our ecosystem. They are not only prolific pollinators but also indicators of environmental health.

“We’re hoping to get a better understanding of where bees are and where they’re not.”

The Decline of Bee Populations

Bees play a crucial role in our ecosystem, particularly in pollination, which is essential for the growth of many crops and plants. However, bee populations have been declining at an alarming rate due to various factors such as habitat loss, pesticide use, climate change, and disease.