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    Lightbulb Bumblebees prefer stripy flowers

    Gardeners are being encouraged to grow striped and red flowers to encourage bumblebee populations, after research suggested the insects are most attracted to them.

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    That's interesting, will have to look at some stripey flowers for next summer.
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