Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
The adverse effects of 158 pesticides to the Honey bee (Apis mellifera), the alfalfa leafcutting bee (Megachile rotundata) and the alkali bee (Nomia melanderi) were compared by means of various linear and non-linear multivariate analyses. A comparison exercise including the bumble bee (Bombus spp.) was also performed from a more restricted set of 32 pesticides. While no difference of sensitivity was found between A. mellifera and Bombus spp., M. rotundata appeared the most susceptible to pesticides followed by N. melanderi.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Devillers et al. (2003) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: