A resilient hybrid honeybee in Southern California is naturally keeping deadly mites in check, offering a rare glimmer of hope for struggling pollinators. Credit: Shutterstock Southern California may be home to an unexpected ally in the fight to save honeybees. As commercial hives across the United States struggle to survive attacks from deadly parasites, a distinct hybrid bee found in this region is showing a surprising ability to endure. Beekeepers across the country reported losing as much