Oil beetle larvae smell like flowers to manipulate bees and sneak into their nests

For the first time, a research team from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology and Friedrich Schiller University in ...
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7 Insects Whose Smells Range from Cilantro to Rotting Flesh

Some insects smell like cilantro, others like bleach or rotting flesh, and a few can blister skin or trigger asthma with a ...

Scientists tested pet-store 'superworms' on animal specimens and found the beetle larvae can clean skeletons for museums without harsh chemicals or bone damage

Scientists tested pet-store 'superworms' on animal specimens and found the beetle larvae can clean skeletons for museums ...
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Realistic beetle larva jellies become surprise hit for Japanese candy maker Meito

A beetle larva jelly, left, and a beetle pupa jelly are seen after being taken out of their molds at Meito Co.'s offices in Nagoya's Nishi Ward on Oct. 2, 2025. (Mainichi/Shinichiro Kawase) NAGOYA -- ...
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Oil beetle larvae smell like flowers to manipulate bees

The European oil beetle's parasitic larvae emit a floral scent that attracts wild bees. This allows the larvae to sneak into ...