If a leaf beetle drops its eggs on or near the mound, the workers may inadvertently bring the eggs into the nest while collecting materials. “The larvae actually live inside it,” Arndt explains.

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The insects were likely intended to be sold to collectors, as there is a market for exotic insects. "Sold online and ...

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An invasive Mexican beetle, which was first discovered in forestry in Cratloe in late 2023, has successfully bred in Ireland for the first time, according to farmers in the affected area. The ...

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Taiwan has announced it will cull up to 120,000 green iguanas with local governments asking the public to help identify iguana nests ... appropriate time to catch larvae and juveniles to prevent ...