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Australia’s Largest Exotic Invertebrate Seizure: 100,000 Illegal Cockroaches Confiscated
world1 month ago

Australia’s Largest Exotic Invertebrate Seizure: 100,000 Illegal Cockroaches Confiscated

Australian authorities seized 100,000 illegal Madagascar hissing cockroaches and dubia cockroaches from a Bathurst breeder, the country’s largest seizure of exotic invertebrates, valued at about $142,000. The cockroaches are illegal to import, keep, breed, or sell in Australia; charges have not been filed yet, and all specimens will be euthanized, underscoring strict biosecurity rules to prevent infestations.

via The Daily Beast|
#australia#biodiversity#biosecurity
Buzz at the White House: Thousands of Bees Descend on the North Lawn
politics1 month ago

Buzz at the White House: Thousands of Bees Descend on the North Lawn

A swarm of thousands of bees briefly overran the White House North Lawn, described as a 'bee tornado' by reporters, with the insects forming a bivouac in a tree near Pebble Beach; there’s no official word on the number of bees involved. The incident comes as Melania Trump recently expanded the White House honey program, and the White House notes its beekeeping can house up to 70,000 bees and produce about 230–255 pounds of honey annually, with excess honey donated to local food banks.

via The Daily Beast|
#bee#donald-j-trump#insect
"Discovery of New Species Unravels 'Snakeworm' Mystery in Alaska"
science2 years ago

"Discovery of New Species Unravels 'Snakeworm' Mystery in Alaska"

A new species of tiny gnat, named Sciara serpens, has been discovered in Alaska, exhibiting a unique behavior where its larvae form long columns resembling a snake. Alaska insect expert Derek Sikes and his team identified the species through DNA sequencing and distinct differences in genitalia. The behavior of the larvae is believed to serve as protection against predators and to keep their bodies moist while crossing dry ground. This newly described species has not been found outside of Alaska and plays a role in pollination and recycling of decaying organic matter.

via Anchorage Daily News|
#alaska#dna-sequencing#gnat
Spider Found Crawling in Woman's Ear After Hearing Abnormal Sounds
health2 years ago

Spider Found Crawling in Woman's Ear After Hearing Abnormal Sounds

A woman in Taiwan sought medical help after experiencing "abnormal sounds" in her left ear for four days, only to discover that a small spider had crawled inside and shed its exoskeleton. Doctors successfully removed the spider using a suction tube, relieving the woman of her symptoms. Foreign objects in the ear, including insects, are not uncommon for ear, nose, and throat specialists, with insects accounting for around 14 to 18% of cases. If you suspect a bug in your ear, it is advised not to poke or prod it with a Q-tip, but rather seek professional medical assistance.

via Insider|
#ear#ear-canal#health