European Scientists Uncover New Bee Species in an Unexpected Place
Hoplitis onosmaevae sp. nov., female (holotype). 3. Lateral view; 4. Head; 5. Clypeus and mandibles; 6. Metasoma, dorsal view; 7. ...
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Bizarre “Alien-Faced” Multi-Legged Forest Dwellers Discovered in Remote African Jungle
Preserved heads of two new millipede species, Lophostreptus magombera and Udzungwastreptus marianae. Credit: University of the Sunshine CoastResearchers have uncovered ...
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Millennia-Old Mystery About Insects and Light at Night Solved at Last
Since humans first began using fire, we’ve wondered why insects seem to have an irresistible attraction to light. With the ...
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Brazil’s Battle To Save Its Glowing Beetles
In Brazil’s Cerrado, Vadim Viviani’s research reveals a concerning decline in bioluminescent beetles, primarily due to agricultural practices and artificial ...
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The Real Buzz on Honeybee Insulation
A new study at the University of Leeds indicates that traditional beekeeping hives may be causing thermal stress to bees ...
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Scientists Settle a Long-Standing Debate About Cicadas
A long-standing query about periodical cicadas that emerge every 13 or 17 years was recently answered by a team at ...
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