Belarusian Forest Yields a Thriving Honey Mushroom Colony – But Insects Win the Harvest

Grodno Region, Belarus – May 30, 2025: A recent video posted online offers a close-up view of a large cluster of summer honey mushrooms discovered in a Belarusian forest. The video's author, Anastasia Khlebys, notes the significant insect presence on the mushrooms, rendering them unsuitable for collection. "All are teeming with insects," Khlebys observes in the video. This short video, lasting only 19 seconds, highlights the intricate relationship between fungi and insects in the Belarusian ecosystem. The video's popularity, with over 400 views in a few hours, underscores public interest in nature and local biodiversity.