New Horned 'Devil' Bee Discovered in Western Australia
TL;DR
Australian scientists discovered a new native bee species with devil-like horns, named Lucifer, found in Western Australia's Bremer Ranges. The female bee's horns may serve various functions, and the discovery highlights the need for habitat protection and better understanding of native pollinators to prevent the loss of endangered plants and ecosystems.
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