insects

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Eighteen animals, birds and insects have been shortlisted to appear on future banknotes - and the public can have their say on which creatures feature.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

"This fungus gives an opportunity to save these unique moss landscapes that are homes for insects, fungi, molluscs, other plants," explains Smith.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Teller stressed that native insects are critical to local ecosystems, and that his imported honeybees in fact depend on native ecology.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Older cemeteries, especially in cities, are already known to shelter uncommon plants, insects, birds, and mammals.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

But it turned out that Hanako’s grandparents had discovered this afternoon that the wheat was being attacked by insects, so they did not think they could go to Kobe.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata