Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 291 No. 291 |

Halictus confusus, the southern bronze furrow bee, is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae.
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„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.