Lucifer Bee: The new horned species that is unsettling science
The Lucifer bee, Megachile lucifer, was found in Australia: females with horns, unique DNA and an alert for mining and habitat.
Insects
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The Galician government is strengthening its control of the Asian hornet in Galicia.
Galicia intensifies its efforts to control the Asian hornet: 19.600 nests, 230.000 queens captured, and more resources deployed. Protocol 012 and advice if you see a nest.
No date set to reopen the border with the US and resume cattle exports due to the screwworm infestation
Mexico and the U.S. still have no date to reopen cattle exports due to the screwworm; technical advances and strong economic impact on both sides.
Bee attack in La Uruca: assessment and recommendations
Seven people stung by bees in La Uruca: five treated and two critical. Conditions in the area and safety tips.
Google dedicates a Doodle to the arrival of monarch butterflies in Mexico
Google's Doodle celebrates the arrival of the monarch butterfly in Mexico and raises awareness about its conservation. Route, dates, and key facts.
Dengue prevention: campaigns, recommendations and surveillance in Spain
How to prevent dengue in Spain: mosquito control, measures at home, and health surveillance. Key tips and technological updates.
The invasive ant Trichomyrmex destructor is expanding in the Balearic Islands
Singapore ant detected in Palma. Impact, risks and how to act to stop its spread in the Balearic Islands.
Three deaths from the hornet in Galicia: key facts and figures
Three deaths in Galicia from the yellow jacket in two weeks. Where did it occur, why the risk increases, and what measures the Xunta recommends.
Woolly Caterpillar: Complete Guide to the Woolly Bear and Other Species
What is the woolly caterpillar: species, safety, climate myths, and festivals. Identification, diet, and cold-weather lifespan to safely recognize it.
The 'subway mosquito' isn't a Londoner: the trail leads to the Mediterranean
A study in Science places the origin of Culex molestus in the Mediterranean, not London; urban hybridization increases the risk of West Nile fever.
Presence of the eastern hornet in Mallorca: confirmed and under surveillance
Vespa orientalis confirmed in Esporles. Risks to bees and crops, measures underway, and how to report sightings.
Screwworm: progress in control, cases, and measures in Mexico and the region
Latest measures against screwworms: decline in cases, dog detection, alerts in Veracruz, and the situation in humans.