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'Lucifer' bee with devil-like horns discovered in Australia
short by Udit Gupta / on Tuesday, 11 November, 2025
Scientists in Western Australia's Goldfields discovered a new bee species, Megachile lucifer, named for its tiny devil-like "horns". Found while studying an endangered wildflower, the horned female bee was named after the Netflix show 'Lucifer'. Researchers warn that the species and its flower habitat face threats from mining and climate change, urging greater native bee conservation efforts.
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