insects

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The mites now wreak havoc on American bee colonies by feeding on the insects and spreading a wing-deforming virus.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

There are cooperatively breeding insects, rodents, and even reptiles.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

From teaching children in Hampshire about insects to searching for fossils on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, Sir David's trips to the south reflect his enduring desire to share knowledge.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Many insects, especially caterpillars, hatch just as tree leaves are young, tender, and full of nutrients.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

For a moment, I stood there, looking out at the marsh and listening to all of her sounds: insects buzzing, crickets singing, bubbles popping on the surface.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce