UK and US Publish Guides on Identifying and Managing Common Insects

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) released a guide on the identification and management of flies and sawflies in field crops, detailing their life cycles, distinguishing features and the ecological roles they play on farmland in Great Britain.

A separate guide for the United States explains how to differentiate bees, hornets and wasps, describing their physical characteristics, behavior and the risks they pose to people, while emphasizing their importance to ecosystems and recommending safe removal of problem nests.