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A bee named Lucifer

By Katia Riddle
Published November 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM PST

A scientist in Australia discovered a new species of native bee, which she named Lucifer because it has horns. Many things are unknown about native bees, and it's unclear what purpose the horns serve.

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