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Where have all the wasps gone? (www.bbc.co.uk)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Despite their bad reputation and tendency to disrupt picnics, wasps are an important part of our ecosystem.

During this time of year, it can seem like most outdoor activities are plagued by the flying insects... but they appear to have lacked their usual numbers in 2024.

Colder and wetter weather and climate change have had a global impact on the invertebrates.

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 5 months ago (8 children)

If getting rid of wasps means the collapse of our entire ecosystem, so be it. At least we took those fuckers down with us.

[–] NegativeInf 6 points 5 months ago (7 children)

Aren't bees and ants basically wasps? They all come from a common ancestor. Just differently specialized.

[–] br3d 11 points 5 months ago

Points at bees "Why can't you be more like your cousin?"

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