The Research Hotspots and Frontiers of Bumblebees During 1999–2024: A Bibliometric Analysis

ABSTRACT Bumblebees, as social species and efficient pollinators, have attracted the attention of researchers and governments all over the world. However, a comprehensive overview of the bumblebee research field is lacking. This study delves into a bibliometric analysis of the recent 25 years of research with bumblebees from 1999 to 2024. Drawing data from 4119 publications in the Web of Science (WoS) database, it showed a steady increase in number of publications in the recent two decades. Countries in North America, Europe and China formed the three main forces. The hotspots and frontiers were related to decline and health of bumblebees, including combined effects related to climate change, agrochemicals, habitat loss and fragmentation, parasites and disease, and monotonous diets and competition. Additionally, based on co‐cited references cluster analysis, it was concluded that climate change and pesticides will still be the focus research fields in the future. Overall, this paper serves as an exhaustive resource for individuals and governments working intrigued by bumblebee.