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
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
They collected 3,251 insects representing 16 species of bees, beetles, and flies.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Fishbourne said he was worried about the lack of insects in and around the water.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
He loped steadily along, and the swarms of midges and stinging insects could not penetrate his matted hair.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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