#fly #flies #nature #naturelovers #insectfacts #insects #insectworld #wildlife #entomology #animalfacts Meet the hoverflies, nature's harmless mimics that play a crucial role in keeping our orange groves healthy. From their wasp-like disguise to their voracious larvae, the life of a hoverfly is a fascinating tale of survival and adaptation. | Critters On Demand

These are new forager bees 🐝🐝🐝 These flights are typically undertaken by worker bees when they reach a certain age, usually around 3-4 weeks old. They have been working inside the hive since birth, and now they are ready to become foragers and take their first flight out of the hive. Before they are ready to embark on long foraging trips, new foragers perform orientation flights to memorize the location of the hive. While flying, bees observe and memorize landmarks such as trees, buildings, o

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