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New ‘Lucifer’ bee discovered

A new bee has been discovered by scientists in Australia. The ‘Lucifer’ bee, which gets its n...

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11.10 12 Nov 2025


New ‘Lucifer’ bee discovered


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11.10 12 Nov 2025


A new bee has been discovered by scientists in Australia. The ‘Lucifer’ bee, which gets its name from the unusual with devil-like horns, is the first of its kind…

Joining Ciara to discuss this is Aoife Nic Giolla, Co-Founder of the Native Irish Honeybee Society, and owner of Galtee Honey Farm.

Image: Dr Kit Prendergast, Curtin University


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