In recent years, the idea of a world without bees has transcended numerous social and political spheres. The scientific community has been warning about the disappearance of bees during years without any consequence. But now, it has become an issue of major concern, acquiring a media relevance like never before. At the end of 2017, … Continua llegint How would it be a world without bees?
Despite being part of the same order of insects (Hymenoptera), bees and wasps have well differentiated traits and habits; however, it is very common for people to confuse them. In this post, we will give some simple clues to differentiate between them, and deny some of the most common myths that revolve around these organisms. … Continua llegint Bees and wasps: some myths and how to tell them apart
You probably already know our friends the bees, but have you ever wondered how they live in family? How they produce their food? Or what is the beekeeping? In this article you will find answers to all these questions and more. First of all, it must be said that this article will be focused on … Continua llegint Family life of bees and beekeeping
If we talk about bees, the first thing that comes to mind might be the picture of a well-structured colony of insects flying around a honeycomb made of perfectly constructed wax cells full of honey. But the truth is that not all bees known nowadays live in hierarchical communities and make honey. Actually, most species … Continua llegint The secret life of bees
Among the numerous exotic invasive organisms that have reached Europe and America, Asian wasps and hornets are some of the most commented on mass media, social networks and naturalistic forums. The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) got Europe and, posteriorly, the Iberian Peninsula, becoming one of the greatest headaches for beekeepers and administrations as it is … Continua llegint The Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia): What do we know about it?
In the same way that grasshoppers are jumping and moving through the field, there is a type of genes that jump through our genome and change its position. Our genome is not static, so read on to know everything about these kinds of genes. THE DISCOVERY OF TRANSPONABLE ELEMENTS Barbara McClintock discovered transposable elements, or … Continua llegint Transponable elements: the jumping genes of our genome
How do insects, spiders or lizards for walking on smooth vertical surfaces or upside down? Why would not be possible for Spiderman to stick on walls the way some animals do? Scientist from several areas are still in search of the exact mechanisms that allow some animals to walk on smooth surfaces without falling or … Continua llegint Animals walking on walls: challenging gravity
In recent years, reports of invasive species entering the Iberian Peninsula have grown at an alarming rate. One of the most recent cases is that of the Asian hornet, also known as the yellow-legged hornet and dramatically called ‘assassin hornet’, which is well-stablished in northern regions of the Iberian Peninsula and which has recently been … Continua llegint Known the Asian hornet or ‘assassin hornet’ in 5 steps
Towns and cities have increasingly become hostile to biodiversity. Fortunately, a few years ago there is a growing interest to make cities more friendly to the native fauna and flora. Discover what you can do for urban biodiversity! HOW CAN YOU HELP BIODIVERSITY OF THE CITIES? According to SEO BirdLife, 10% of the bird species … Continua llegint How can you help biodiversity of the cities?
Insects perceive their surroundings through different organs, among which antennae are some of the most important. Antennae appear in a lot of incredibly diverse shapes and sizes, and every group of insects develops one or more models. We encourage you to know more about their origin, functions and diversity through this post. The origin of … Continua llegint Insects feel through their antennae
