Is it a bee? Is it a wasp? Noooo... It’s a hoverfly!
These incredible insects are master mimics, their bright yellow and black stripes help them look like bees or wasps, which keeps predators away. But unlike their lookalikes, hoverflies are harmless and play an important role in pollination.
Want to learn more about these fascinating fliers? Read all about them in Under the Microscope from our Entomology Research Team.
Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai dedicated to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom while uplifting the communities that call it home. The foundation protects over 22,200 hectares of fynbos and biodiversity across Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay...
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Read MoreOur parting shot this week is of the fiscal flycatcher babies that were born a week ago in a nest just outside our office.
Is there anything you didn’t manage to complete this week?
School sports are finished. The crazy rush-around of a Saturday is done. You have a few extra hours on hand.
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Die graad 3-leerders het Maandag, 1 Desember hul jaarlike afsluitingsfunksie by Groeneweide gehou.
Here’s the latest Overstrand Tourism Diary, filled with music, markets, walks, workshops, and live entertainment...
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