Bumblebees: Guardians of Biodiversity

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Bumblebees, also known as humble bees encompass over 250 species within the genus Bombus, a member of the bee family Apidae. The genus Bombus is the only surviving lineage within the Bombini group. While fossil records indicate the existence of now-extinct related genera like Calyptapis, Bombus stands alone today. Bumblebees are primarily found in the …

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Aphids: Introduction, Identification and Management Strategies

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Aphids are small, soft-bodied, sap-sucking insects. They have various names including plant lice, blackfly, and greenfly. These pests belong to the superfamily Aphidoidea. The scientific world has discovered about 4,000 species of aphids globally. Individuals of the same species can have various colors. Generally, Aphids prey on a wide range of plants. However, some species …

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