Beth’s Bug Blog — bees

Bug of the Week: The Cuckoo Bee…Pollinator Impostor!!

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The cuckoo bee is a clever con artist buzzing through life on someone else’s hard work.

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Bug of the Week: The Hoverfly

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Hoverflies are the unsung heroes of the insect world; pollinators, pest controllers, and master mimics all rolled into one. So next time you see a tiny “wasp” hovering nearby, don’t swat it away…thank it instead!

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Entomological Pins vs. Sewing Pins: The Bug Collector’s Guide to Pinning Insects

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Using the right pin might feel like a small detail, but trust me—it makes a huge difference.

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Bee Facts Part 3

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Part 3 of interesting facts about our favorite pollinators…

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Fun Facts About Bees pt 2

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Ten more awesome facts about our favorite pollinating friends…

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