Beth’s Bug Blog — bees
Bug of the Week: The Orchid Bee-Scent Collector of the Rainforest
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The orchid bee is a tiny rainforest DJ, remixing orchid scents into the ultimate love song.
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.
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!
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.
Bee Facts Part 3
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Part 3 of interesting facts about our favorite pollinators…