Public honeybee conservation efforts may have overlooked the importance of other bee species.

A recent article suggests that public efforts to save honeybees, popularized through slogans and ad campaigns, may have been misguided, as they could be targeting the wrong species of bees. While honeybees are crucial pollinators, other bee species also play significant roles in maintaining ecosystems. The article implies that focusing solely on honeybees might have overshadowed the importance of other bee species and their conservation needs.