What evidence from the text support the influence that people have been more concerned with the health of honeybees than wild bumblebee in recent years

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To provide you with a response, I'd need to see the specific text you're referring to. However, I can outline some potential evidence that might typically indicate a greater concern for honeybees compared to wild bumblebees:

  1. Media Coverage: If the text mentions a significant amount of media coverage focused on the decline of honeybee populations, including documentaries, articles, and campaigns, this could suggest greater public concern compared to bumblebees.

  2. Scientific Research Funding: Evidence showing that research grants and funding are disproportionately allocated to studies on honeybees rather than on wild bumblebees could indicate a bias in attention and concern.

  3. Conservation Efforts: The text may point out organized conservation initiatives, NGO campaigns, or legislation primarily targeting honeybee preservation while ignoring wild bumblebee habitats or needs.

  4. Public Awareness Campaigns: If there are more public awareness efforts, such as 'Save the Bees' campaigns predominantly focusing on honeybees, this reflects a societal prioritization of their health over bumblebees.

  5. Pollinator Policy: Policy discussions and agricultural practices that favor honeybee populations for crop pollination rather than promoting the health of a wider range of pollinators, including bumblebees, could also serve as evidence.

If you can share specific excerpts or points from the text you are analyzing, I can help you identify and interpret the relevant evidence more directly.