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

The winged insects are the farm's signature butterfly and are bred at its sister farm in Belize.

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

The insects were eating everything in their path, including Cherrie’s rain poncho, mosquito netting, and duffel bag.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple