Discovering the Fascinating World of Honeybees Honeybees are an integral part of our ecosystem. These tiny creatures contribute significantly to the sustenance and survival of our plant life by pollination. However, they also have a complex social structure that can be intriguing to observe. To better understand this marvelous creature, […]
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Uncovering the Enigma of Hawk Moths: Exploring the Secrets of These Mysterious Pollinators Introduction to Hawk Moths Hawk moths, also known as sphinx moths or hag moths, belong to a diverse family of Lepidoptera. They are named after their distinct shape and appearance, which somewhat resemble birds of prey – […]
Wild pollinators, including the pure green sweat bee (Augochlora pura), were found in greater numbers in fields using integrated pest management Ali Majdfar/Moment Open/Getty Images Both commercial bees and wild pollinators do much better on farms that use synthetic pesticides sparingly, according to a three-year study on US farmland. Jacob […]
Inadequate numbers of bees and other pollinators have a huge impact on human health due to lower production of fruit and vegetables, according to a modelling study Health 21 December 2022 By Gary Hartley Many important crops rely on bees for pollination Daniel Olbrich/Moment RF/Getty Images Insufficient pollination of crops […]
When you have a salt craving, you might grab a pickle from the fridge or an order of fries from a drive-through. For butterflies and bees, those obviously aren’t options. Instead, a new study has found they go after plants with extra sodium in their nectar when the option is […]
A field trial found that levels of nitrogen oxides and ozone similar to those near roads led to a 70 per cent drop in the numbers of bees and butterflies on mustard plants Environment 19 January 2022 By Adam Vaughan A marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) feeding on a greater […]
Wildlife cameraman and filmmaker Colin Stafford-Johnson embarked on a personal project in his new series, The Wild Gardener on BBC Two. He returned home to his old childhood garden in Wicklow in Ireland to turn it into a wildlife haven. The acre plot was unused for 40 years but with […]
Butterflies, such as this gray hairstreak, visit flowers that bees don’t pollinate and boost cotton yields. Sarah Cusser By Erik StokstadApr. 12, 2021 , 5:50 PM Bees are great pollinators—and so important for crops such as almonds and apples that they’re driven in to farms and orchards by the truckload […]