insects

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The final section of amphibians, insects and fish, has: the Atlantic salmon, the basking shark, the buff-tailed bumblebee, the common frog, the Emperor dragonfly, and the marsh fritillary butterfly.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

To investigate how the insects adapt to this dramatic transition, researchers studied deer keds at different points in their life cycle.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

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

All food was eaten uncooked, worms and small insects providing the main diet.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques