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We found a new wasp! Students are discovering insect species through citizen science

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We found a new wasp! Students are discovering insect species through citizen scienceAndy Howe, CC BY

Playgrounds can host a variety of natural wonders – and, of course, kids! Now some students are not just learning about insects and spiders at school — they are putting them on the map and even discovering and naming new species.

Studies indicate insect populations are declining, and species are going extinct every week...

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