Question
Where was the new bee species Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer discovered?Â
Solution
A new bee species, Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, known for its horned appearance, was discovered in Western Australia by Kit Prendergast of Curtin University. Named after the Netflix show Lucifer, it’s the first new member of its bee group identified in over 20 yearsÂ
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