13 Most Dangerous Insects Found In India
Indian biodiversity is home to a different kinds of insects. While some of them are non-harmful and are mostly calm and chose to live aloof, there are few that have the ability to infect and even kill human beings or other living organisms with their sharp stings, venom or bites. We take a look at some of the most dangerous insects found in the country.
May 30, 2023, 17:09 PM IST
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bumblebees were drawn to synthetic flowers designed to generate the same kind of ultraviolet rings,
Oct 21, 2017, 17:30 PM IST
Landmark study shows decline in bee population due to neonicotinoid pesticide
The knowledge about the magnitude of harm that the bees were being subjected to due to these particular insecticides was still vague.
Jun 30, 2017, 12:25 PM IST
Bees, wasp stings pose greater threat than snake and spider bites!
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Jan 17, 2017, 13:27 PM IST
Researchers discover new species of 'ant-like' desert bees
New species of 'ant-like' desert bees have been discovered by a team of researchers.
Dec 24, 2016, 17:38 PM IST
This is unfortunate! Bumble Bees to soon become an official part of the endangered species list
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Sep 29, 2016, 21:54 PM IST
Air pollution interacts with bees' ability to forage: Study
A new study revealed that air pollution hampers with bees' ability to forage.
Jul 08, 2016, 00:11 AM IST
Pesticides linked to decline of bees needed for crop diversity: Experts
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Jul 02, 2016, 19:39 PM IST
Starvation helps baby bees become stronger as adults
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Apr 01, 2016, 13:07 PM IST
Humans responsible for spreading bee killing virus: Study
Researchers said that moving animals and plants around the world could have devastating consequences both for domestic animals and for wildlife.
Feb 07, 2016, 17:31 PM IST
Even honeybees love coffee!
A new study found that bees may select caffeinated nectar over an uncaffeinated, though otherwise equal-quality alternative.
Oct 16, 2015, 14:31 PM IST
Four new bee species found in Australia
Researchers have discovered four new bee species in the genus Euhesma in Australia.
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