Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 1020: Masked Bees

Masked Bees
Arthropods Daily · No. 1020 Masked BeesHylaeus
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Masked Bees
Masked Bees (Hylaeus) – genus of suborder “Narrow-waisted Wasps, Ants, and Bees“

Hylaeus is a large (>500 species) and diverse cosmopolitan genus within the bee family Colletidae.

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This is not intended to be a dry lexicon. Personal stories and sensitive articles form the framework for our pictures: „Franz and his mission for insects: Why are solar panels attracting insects?“ Solar installations on former farmland can significantly increase the insect population and biodiversity in just a few years. A side effect and a win-win situation.

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Franz and his mission for insects: Why are solar panels attracting insects?