Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 212 No. 212 |
Microchrysa polita, the black-horned gem, is a European species of soldier fly.
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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.
