For Day 1 of #Invertefest -
I'm (once again) highlighting the Hong Kong Biodiversity Museum @hkbm.bsky.social! ποΈ
Specifically it's wonderful "Meet Your Neighbors / ε·¦θ²ε³ι" series on BSky (as well as IG and FB) that showcases some of the stunning insects ππ° has to offer!
Because they process so much sugar, ππΊπ³π°π±π΄ π€π’π―π₯π¦ππ’π³πͺπ’ excrete a sweet, sticky substance known as honeydew. In the delicate ecosystem of Hong Kongβs village edges, this waste product becomes a sought-after resource, often attracting swarms of ants and even certain species of moths.