entomology
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The So-Called Murder Hornet Has a New Name
The Asian giant hornet, popularly known as the murder hornet, is getting a new moniker. This week, the Entomological Society of America announced that it will officially adopt the term “northern giant hornet” as the common name for Vespa mandarinia. The change was implemented to avoid the use of a potentially stigmatizing geographic reference for…
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Some Edible Insects Beat Orange Juice And Olive Oil In Antioxidant Test
New research has demonstrated that edible insects are high in antioxidants — and whether or not you buy into the health benefits of eating antioxidants, it’s an important finding from a nutrition perspective.
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Gemologist Finds Insect Trapped In Opal Instead Of Amber
On a trip to Indonesia, gemologist Brian Berger purchased an opal that appeared to have an insect entombed inside. Insects trapped in amber are a common-enough sight, but in a slow-forming gemstone like opal?
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This Guy Loves To Cover His Hand With The World’s Grossest Bugs
Do you have hobbies? Maybe cycling or carpentry or something low key? Well, this guy has a cooler hobby than you.