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Iowa State University researchers journey statewide to learn about the rusty patched bumblebee, which has declined by about 90 percent.

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AMES, Iowa — Visitors to Pollinator Fest, Saturday, June 25, at Reiman Gardens in Ames, can taste test the newest sweet treats from Iowa State University – Iowa State-produced honey and its alter ego, Prairie STRIPS honey. Their unique flavors reflect the work of many partners, including Iowa State scientists, staff and students and farmer collaborators.   

Wasps have a bad rap; this summer, lets learn to love them By: CNN By Jen Rose Smith, CNN     (CNN) -- Before you swat a stinging wasp away from your next picnic, pause to consider the delicate and beautiful hammer orchid. The Australian flowers evolved to resemble the rear end of a female thynnine wasp. Its a ruse to attract male thynnine wasps. When a passing wasp makes his move on the flower — tries to have sex with it, in other words — he...

Everyone hates wasps. This summer, lets learn to love them. CNN 10 hrs ago By Jen Rose Smith, CNN © Courtesy Seirian Sumner Wasps play an important role as predators of other insects and pollinators, but they are unpopular with the public and researchers alike. This hunting wasp is digging out a fall armyworm. Before you swat a stinging wasp away from your next picnic, pause to consider the delicate and beautiful hammer orchid. The Australian flowers evolved to resemble the...

Wasps have a bad rap. This summer, let’s learn to love them Before you swat a stinging wasp away from your next picnic, pause to consider the delicate and beautiful hammer orchid. The Australian flowers evolved to resemble the rear end of a female thynnine wasp. It’s a ruse to attract male thynnine wasps. When a passing wasp makes his move on the flower — tries to have sex with it, in other words — he inadvertently deposits pollen on the orchid’s stigma. Without amorous wasps, these r...