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 data from the project will help inform people how they can change their gardens to make modifications such as "hedgehog highways" and building log piles which will attract insects and mini-beasts to feed hedgehogs.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

"It's specific to insects and can't harm humans."

From Science Daily • May 9, 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