Super Sleuth: May 2025

May Super Sleuths

The May Super Sleuths was about nature’s heroes — pollinators. For a chance to win a $25 Amazon email gift card, kids were asked to find and name the insect hidden in the issue and give the page number. They were also asked to describe how large the insect is in real life, as well as name the parts of the world where the cacao tree and its pollinators are located. Lastly, they were asked to name their favorite chocolate candy.The winning answers are:

Chocolate midge fly, page 34
1 to 3 millimeters
Tropical rainforests in Central America, South America, Africa and Asia
Reese’s

OUR WINNER IS MEMPHIS.

Congratulations, Memphis!

The Latest Super Sleuth Contest

“A _______ of bees in May is worth a load of hay.” The missing word refers to a colony of bees that has outgrown its hive and is searching for a new home. The large group of bees might look like trouble, but they are full of honey, they are calm and they’re unlikely to sting unless provoked. Complete the rhyme to discover the name of the Super Sleuth challenge. Follow the directions below and then submit your findings for a chance to win a $25 Amazon email gift card.

Find a picture of a bee colony hidden in the May 2026 edition of Cooperative Living and give the page number.(Required)

What is this cluster of bees called?(Required)

Have you ever seen a huge collection of bees like this one?(Required)

If you discover a huge mass of bees, what is something you could do to protect it from harm?(Required)

Child's Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Your Electric Co-Op(Required)

Phone(Required)

By clicking here, I acknowledge the Super Sleuth contest entrant is under the age of 16 and has parent or guardians permission to enter. Also by submitting this information, I certify that I am an electric cooperative customer or a Cooperative Living magazine subscriber. I also acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Use.

Winners are asked to submit a headshot to be published in Cooperative Living and on co-opliving.com. Please submit a headshot with your entry.(Required)(Required)

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