In cities, a little native greenery can go a long way. Australian scientists found that, after adding native shrubs to a planting in Melbourne, the number of insect species at the site increased sevenfold.
According to the USDA, all seven of these species of insect are invasive species that can damage plant life, including crops if not brought under control.
According to the USDA, all seven of these species of insect are invasive species that can damage plant life, including crops if not brought under control.
The unusual feeding habits of honeybees are likely leading to reduced populations of the Southwest’s dominant plant life, a new paper has found, suggesting the bees could be worsening southern California’s wildfires. The study comes amid a rising popular interest in protecting “pollinators” due to their role in helping plants reproduce. But honeybees’ health may come at the expense of many of the plant…