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, in most of the species, remain attached to the nurse plants and acquire a mimetic colouration, merging with their leaves and branches.

During its growth

performs about 4-5 moltings.

In the society ofApis mellifera, the leader is a

, whose only task is to

The male bees of the hive are

Collect nectar, pollen, water and transport them to the hive: they are the

One of the characteristics that makes the bumblebee an efficient pollinator is having a peculiarly

is diurnal, its name is linked to the ability to move rapidly from side to side while hovering in front of the flower where feed nectar.

Its wings with pointed peaks recall a leaf: it’s the

The nurse plant of the peacock butterfly is