Individuals of this new species have been kept preserved in natural history collections for more than 20 years, waiting to be described. (sciencedaily.com)
Many leading researchers, such as ant expert Andrew Suarez of the University of Illinois, have hailed the importance of natural history collections in addressing broader questions about ecology and evolution. (newscientist.com)
For historical evidence of infection, the team turned to bee specimens in natural history collections in North America and Europe. (sciencedaily.com)