Insects, the tiny marvels of the natural world, are diverse and resilient creatures that inhabit every corner of the globe. From industrious ants to delicate butterflies, insects play crucial roles in pollination, decomposition, and maintaining ecological balance. Explore the intricate and fascinating world of insects on our website, where we uncover their diverse species, behaviors, and the vital contributions they make to ecosystems. 🦋🐛🐜🐝🐞🦗🕷️🦟
Discover interesting facts about insects, the critters whose combined weight on the planet is 70 times that of all humans. The Hidden Lives of Insects: What Science Reveals About These…
“To our surprise, we detected six …” High in the treetops of the tropical rainforests of Australia and New Guinea, a rare and elusive species—the tree kangaroo—spends its days leaping…
Why Bees Matter — And How You Can Help Protect Them Bees are more than just buzzing visitors in our gardens — they’re vital to our food systems and the…
Rare Dragonfly Reintroduced to Cumbria’s Campfield Marsh in Landmark Conservation Effort April 21, 2025 — In a major step for British invertebrate conservation, the White-faced Darter dragonfly (Leucorrhinia dubia) is…
In the heart of Canada’s Rocky Mountains, an unassuming yet remarkable butterfly has been quietly flying under our scientific radar for years. With a wingspan of an inch to an…
A team of ecologists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are leading an international initiative to investigate the decline of insect populations in the world’s tropical forests. Insects, the…
Monarch Butterfly Population Nearly Doubles in Mexico A hopeful update for conservationists: The monarch butterfly population that overwinters in Mexico has nearly doubled this year, according to the World Wildlife…
The rate of development of poikilothermic animals, such as insects, fish, and reptiles, is determined by environmental temperature. A research team at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has recently demonstrated…
Hotter temperatures may render natural insect repellents less effective against mosquitoes, according to a new study. Researchers found that a pain receptor called TRPA1 becomes less sensitive in mosquitoes when…
Tiny, cold-blooded animals like flies depend on their environment to regulate body temperature, making them ideal “canaries in the mine” for gauging the impact of climate change on the behavior…