A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows that insect populations are rapidly declining even in relatively undisturbed landscapes, raising concerns about the health of…
A striking but destructive visitor is making its way across the United States. With their red-and-gray wings dotted like a fashion statement gone rogue, these insects drift along sidewalks, climb…
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…
A new study finds the number of butterflies has dropped 22% since 2000, a new study finds America’s Butterflies Are Disappearing at an Alarming Rate, Study Finds WASHINGTON (AP) —…
The Secret Behind the Mantis Shrimp’s Devastating Punch Mantis shrimps are known for their lightning-fast, shell-crushing punches, but how do they withstand their own devastating strikes without injury? Scientists have…
How fruit flies mate may hold a key to limiting the spread of diseases by mosquitoes. In a new study, University of Iowa researchers found a gene that orchestrates the…
For female moths, finding the perfect plant to host their young may be as straightforward as listening closely. When plants are low on water, they emit high-pitched clicking sounds inaudible…
Fruit Flies Borrow Bacterial Genes to Outwit Parasitic Wasps In a remarkable display of genetic ingenuity, several species of fruit flies have acquired a bacterial gene to defend against parasitic…
On a warm November morning, biologist Erin McCullough navigates the Hadwen Arboretum in Worcester, Massachusetts, searching for tiny creatures that reveal the health of their environment: dung beetles. Among the…
“It shows we have a lot to learn.” Despite an ant’s brain being no larger than a tiny grain of sand, it can still accomplish remarkable feats. One particular ant…