The Valencian Community and its public services, such as the fire department and National Police, are putting its citizens on alert to take extreme caution with los himenpteros, a group of insects that increases their presence in the spring. With the arrival of much warmer weather, It is common for these to enter our homes through any open crack.
On paper, hymenpterans are not dangerous, but they can attack and sting if they feel helpless. Its bite is very annoying and can be considered risky if the recipient is allergic. Firefighters insist that if you see a swarm, you must quickly call 112. in order to avoid greater evils.
Additionally, they urge citizens to act carefully because of the value of bees in society. “With spring, hymenpteran services increase. Bees are a protected species and we must take care of themwhile there are some species of wasps that require our intervention,” they point out in a statement.
What are hymenpterans and why are they so important?
The Hymenptera are an order of insects that includes several important families, such as bees, wasps, ants and bumblebees. They are insects with a great diversity of shapes and sizes, and play a crucial role in many ecosystems due to their multiple functions, diversity and adaptability.
This group of insects plays a crucial role in many ecosystems, precisely, as plant pollinators, insect predators and as a food source for other animals. Its role in pollination is especially important for the reproduction of many plant species, including those that have economic importance in society.
