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…
The newly discovered Youti yuanshi larva fossil is so well-preserved that it provides a road map for arthropod evolution during the Cambrian period. Researchers have unveiled key insights into the…
A recent paper published in Nature suggests that bumblebees can teach each other new behaviors, indicating that humans and bees share knowledge in a similar way. In the study, bees…
Under the cloak of night, intricate insect flight paths were captured using cutting-edge high-resolution and infrared technology, revealing astonishing revelations. From ancient texts like the Bhagavad Gita to timeless plays…
Prepare for a natural spectacle as Brood 13 and Brood 19, two cicada broods with distinct emergence cycles, converge in a synchronized event not witnessed since 1803. This awe-inspiring display…
Embark on a journey with the Mendocino Land Trust (MLT) and witness the spectacular return of Behren’s silverspot butterfly to the Northern California coastline! Fueled by a generous $1.5 million…
The additional legs caterpillars possess trace their origins back to the primitive crustaceans that insects evolved from during the Ordovician period over 400 million years ago. Scientists have unraveled the…