| Autumn brings out the spiders, the decomposers, the lovers of detritus. Summer’s throngs fly south, burrow down, or lay eggs and lay to rest. October is a great time to celebrate the spectacular weirdness of our planet’s wonderful invertebrates. |
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All About Dung Beetles
When it comes to precious resources for insects, dung may not be the first thing to come to mind. But dung, and the insects who rely on it, are key factors that enable nutrient cycling, biodiversity, and healthy ecosystems.
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2024 Annual Report & Financial Statements
With your support, 2024 was a year of achievements in critical research, on-the-ground conservation, and building a movement for invertebrates. Get the highlights in our 2024 annual report.
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Leave the Leaves for Natural Pest Control
Once your yard plants have died back in the fall, you might wonder where all the insects you saw spend the winter. Most stay right in your yard, just hidden (and often in a different life stage!) Quality overwintering habitat like leaves, stems, stumps, rock shelters, and bare soil provides year-round habitat for all sorts of beneficial insects that eat pests in your yard!
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We’ve all heard the familiar buzz of a bumble bee. Their fuzzy bodies fly around looking for pollen and nectar. But where do bumble bees nest? Where do they spend the winter? And how can we support this part of their lifecycle?
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| The Xerces Society is a donor-supported nonprofit organization that protects our world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats.
Your tax-deductible donation will help grow and sustain that essential work. |
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| Donation and membership questions:
membership
855-232-6639 (option 2) |
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North Carolina Small Farm Association 