Observing a butterfly in nature is a magical experience; they have a delicacy and grace in flight that inspires wonder in most people around the world. The transformation of a butterfly from a caterpillar to a creature capable of flight can be an inspiration to many of us. This may seem strange, but it is […]
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Thousands of Swarming bees can be unnerving and tremendously fascinating at the same time. If you’ve encountered a swarm, you’re probably asking yourself what’s the occasion and why do they do it. Well, honeybees have long been marvels of coordinated behavior. When a honey bee colony becomes too crowded, the worker bees will leave the
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Butterfly eggs vary in color and shape, but you won’t see any variation without magnification. Most common butterfly species that you could raise easily indoors have a light or yellow color. This makes them easier to spot against a green leaf. In this article, we will explore this topic in more detail to help you
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Have you ever wondered how to Raise Butterflies from Caterpillars? Watching the emergence of a new butterfly from a cocoon is fascinating for all members of the family. Raising butterflies is a simple project to set up and it will teach your kids a lot about nature. You may want to find your caterpillars in
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Blue Morpho butterflies are one of the most fascinating creatures on earth, known for their iridescent blue wings that sparkle in the sunlight. These butterflies are native to the rainforests of Central and South America and are considered to be one of the largest butterflies in the world. In this article, we will explore some
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When to Release butterflies after hatching is the culmination of a beautiful process that makes you appreciate these little creatures. After about 20 days, the larvae will have turned into a chrysalis and now a butterfly is about to emerge. That means you should be ready to release the newly hatched butterflies. However, you
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When you consider a source of drinking water for bees it’s important that it doesn’t run dry and that it’s not shared with other animals. When most people think about bees, they don’t imagine them drinking water. In fact, “Do Honeybees drink water?” is a question asked by many new beekeepers and it can be
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Due to the loss of their habitat, the damage caused by monocrop agriculture and the effects of pesticides, bumblebees have garnered a lot of media attention in recent years. We have seen a marked decline in the number of bees across the US and in other areas of the world and this could affect our
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Beekeeping is an incredibly rewarding hobby, and the ultimate reward is nutritious, delicious honey! But How Much Honey Does a Hive Produce. Bees make honey as a food source to get them through the cooler seasons. (They don’t actually make it for us!) Unlike bumblebees and wasps, honeybees spend winter as a colony, hunkering down
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If you’re considering a career in beekeeping, get the right beehive. The search for a perfect beehive can turn out challenging, especially if you have no idea of which beehive type, brand or style to consider. Today, we are going to review two popular types of beehives: Flow Hive vs Langstroth, outlining the standout features
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