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Incredible close-up images of insects scoop photo contest honours
A “smiling” damselfly and shimmering beetle captivated judges in the Royal Entomological Society’s 2024 Photography ...
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How to get rid of alder leaf beetles – 3 ways to protect your plants from these leaf eaters
One that you might have spotted from spring through summer is the alder leaf beetle. This little shiny blue-black bug is often found on alder trees, coining its name. Just like getting rid of ...
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Why Do So Many Beetle Species Exist?
Caroline Chaboo’s eyes light up when she talks about tortoise beetles. Like gems, they exist in myriad bright colors: shiny blue, red, orange, leaf green and transparent flecked with gold.
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Bombardier beetles and their caustic chemical cannon
They are small ground beetles (Carabidae) that can typically be found in leaf litter and under stones in woodlands and grasslands. Bombardier beetles and some of their relatives are known for using ...