Study shows huge declines in most butterfly species across continental US
A study compiled data from more than 76,000 butterfly surveys across the continental U.S. The declines seen in the last 20 ...
Not just bees and butterflies: Beetles and other brilliant bugs are nature's unsung pollinators
About 90% of flowering plants rely on animals to transfer their pollen and optimize reproduction, making pollination one of ...
'Don't worry, bee happy': Spring is here, and with it comes our most important pollinators
March in New England brings the earliest signs of spring. Plants that have been dormant all winter start to wake up and so do ...
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Unsung Heroes: Insect Pollinators Vital for Ecosystems
The article highlights the role of various insects like flies, beetles, and wasps in pollination, which is crucial for the reproduction of flowering plants. Bees are well-known pollinators, but other ...
Why we need flies: For chocolates, mangoes and more
Flies are big-time pollinators which have never got the credit they deserve for this service ...
10 things you didn’t know about hoverflies
4. Hoverflies, like other flies, have a single pair of wings, whereas most other flying insects have two pairs. They also ...
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10 things you didn’t know about hoverflies
Additionally, they pollinate wildflowers ... They have assumed the form of stinging insects to protect themselves. The hornet mimic hoverfly is the UK’s largest hoverfly, at almost 2cm long.