Insects – Page 4

You Shouldn’t Squish These Bugs

Not since the nature-obsessed Victorian era have jewelry designers expressed so much interest in the tiny beings that crawl, fly and slither among us.

By Jennelle Fong for The New York Times

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An Italian Villa That Houses 30,000 Beetles and a Flock of Porcelain Birds

Giorgio Taroni’s home overlooking Lake Como has become a cabinet of curiosities, filled with collections of oil paintings, books, ancient coins and vintage postcards.

By Nancy Hass and Henry Bourne

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Florida’s Beekeepers Reel From Hurricane Ian

The storm destroyed up to 300,000 beehives, the Florida State Beekeepers Association said. The loss could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s food supply.

By Remy Tumin

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What’s That Oddball Conifer? A Japanese Umbrella Pine.

It may be called a pine, but it isn’t a member of the pine family. And no, those lustrous, oversized needles aren’t plastic.

By Margaret Roach