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#13717889

18 May 2026

A Pelitropis rotulata planthopper rests on a leaf in Orlando, Florida, on May 15, 2026.

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#13574200

14 Apr 2026

A masked bee is covered in pollen while feeding on a Moss Rose flower (Portulaca grandiflora) in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 12, 2026. Hylaeus, also known as yellow-faced or masked bees, are small, solitary pollinators that transport nectar and pollen internally. They play a significant role as pollinators for native plants and serve as key ecological indicators.

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#13574204

14 Apr 2026

A masked bee is covered in pollen while feeding on a Moss Rose flower (Portulaca grandiflora) in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 12, 2026. Hylaeus, also known as yellow-faced or masked bees, are small, solitary pollinators that transport nectar and pollen internally. They play a significant role as pollinators for native plants and serve as key ecological indicators.

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#13561712

11 Apr 2026

Various colorful Portulaca grandiflora (Moss Rose) flowers are in bloom as different types of bees visit them, and some spiders are perched upon the flowers in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 6, 2026. The plant is known for its drought tolerance and vibrant blooms, making it a popular ornamental choice.

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#13561715

11 Apr 2026

Various colorful Portulaca grandiflora (Moss Rose) flowers are in bloom as different types of bees visit them, and some spiders are perched upon the flowers in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 6, 2026. The plant is known for its drought tolerance and vibrant blooms, making it a popular ornamental choice.

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#13561730

11 Apr 2026

Various colorful Portulaca grandiflora (Moss Rose) flowers are in bloom as different types of bees visit them, and some spiders are perched upon the flowers in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 6, 2026. The plant is known for its drought tolerance and vibrant blooms, making it a popular ornamental choice.

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#13561739

11 Apr 2026

Various colorful Portulaca grandiflora (Moss Rose) flowers are in bloom as different types of bees visit them, and some spiders are perched upon the flowers in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 6, 2026. The plant is known for its drought tolerance and vibrant blooms, making it a popular ornamental choice.

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#13561759

11 Apr 2026

Various colorful Portulaca grandiflora (Moss Rose) flowers are in bloom as different types of bees visit them, and some spiders are perched upon the flowers in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 6, 2026. The plant is known for its drought tolerance and vibrant blooms, making it a popular ornamental choice.

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#13010399

21 Nov 2025

A wild honey bee sucks honey from the nectar of a wayside wild flower in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

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7 Nov 2025

Squash bees (Peponapis pruinosa) pollinate an acorn squash flower in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on July 23, 2025.

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#12864339

15 Oct 2025

A close-up of the Japanese giant hornet, also known as the yellow-legged hornet or Asian predatory wasp, shows a species of hornet indigenous to Southeast Asia. It is of concern as an invasive species in some other countries, including most of Europe. This photo is taken in Brussels, Belgium, on October 15, 2025.

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#12864340

15 Oct 2025

A close-up of the Japanese giant hornet, also known as the yellow-legged hornet or Asian predatory wasp, shows a species of hornet indigenous to Southeast Asia. It is of concern as an invasive species in some other countries, including most of Europe. This photo is taken in Brussels, Belgium, on October 15, 2025.

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#12864341

15 Oct 2025

A close-up of the Japanese giant hornet, also known as the yellow-legged hornet or Asian predatory wasp, shows a species of hornet indigenous to Southeast Asia. It is of concern as an invasive species in some other countries, including most of Europe. This photo is taken in Brussels, Belgium, on October 15, 2025.

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#12864342

15 Oct 2025

A close-up of the Japanese giant hornet, also known as the yellow-legged hornet or Asian predatory wasp, shows a species of hornet indigenous to Southeast Asia. It is of concern as an invasive species in some other countries, including most of Europe. This photo is taken in Brussels, Belgium, on October 15, 2025.

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#12864343

15 Oct 2025

A close-up of the Japanese giant hornet, also known as the yellow-legged hornet or Asian predatory wasp, shows a species of hornet indigenous to Southeast Asia. It is of concern as an invasive species in some other countries, including most of Europe. This photo is taken in Brussels, Belgium, on October 15, 2025.

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#12864344

15 Oct 2025

A close-up of the Japanese giant hornet, also known as the yellow-legged hornet or Asian predatory wasp, shows a species of hornet indigenous to Southeast Asia. It is of concern as an invasive species in some other countries, including most of Europe. This photo is taken in Brussels, Belgium, on October 15, 2025.

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