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Rare insects found in South African flower shipment at Dulles Airport
(Lygaeidae) and Oxycarenus maculatus, also known as the Protea seed bug. Both species are native to Africa. Caprhiobia sp. is a plant bug with a reputation for its voracious appetite and ability ...
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2 Harmful Insects Found In Flower Shipment At Dulles Airport: CBP
(Lygaeidae), and Oxycarenus maculatus (Protea seed bug), which are found in Africa. “Caprhiobia sp. (Lygaeidae) is a plant bug known to occur in South Africa that has a voracious appetite and ...
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The protea spirit: how South Africa’s matric Class of 2024 thrived amidst challenges
She said the protea thrives in adversity, with its woody seed cones and roots designed to survive wildfires. After the flames of wildfires have passed, the nutrient-rich ash they leave behind ...