Biodiversity: The bizarre world of ants DW 10/28/2024
Ants are crucial to ecosystems, with diverse functions that include soil aeration, seed dispersal, and serving as both predators and prey.
The weird world of wasps and why we should worry if they are on the wane
Wasps are essential predators with fascinating behaviors, but are often overlooked and declining due to human activity.
I discovered a way to identify the millions of species on Earth after a lightbulb moment in the supermarket
The challenge of identifying diverse moth species overwhelmed a seasoned entomologist, leading to a breakthrough idea of using DNA for species identification.
Mossy Stick Insect STUNS In New Photos | Defector
A new species of mossy stick insect named Trychopeplus mashpiensis has been discovered in Ecuador, noted for its impressive camouflage and unique physical characteristics.
Biodiversity: The bizarre world of ants DW 10/28/2024
Ants are crucial to ecosystems, with diverse functions that include soil aeration, seed dispersal, and serving as both predators and prey.
The weird world of wasps and why we should worry if they are on the wane
Wasps are essential predators with fascinating behaviors, but are often overlooked and declining due to human activity.
I discovered a way to identify the millions of species on Earth after a lightbulb moment in the supermarket
The challenge of identifying diverse moth species overwhelmed a seasoned entomologist, leading to a breakthrough idea of using DNA for species identification.
Mossy Stick Insect STUNS In New Photos | Defector
A new species of mossy stick insect named Trychopeplus mashpiensis has been discovered in Ecuador, noted for its impressive camouflage and unique physical characteristics.
The cicadas are here! Why US researchers are swarming to study them
Scientists are racing to study periodical cicadas emerging in vast numbers after years underground.
A Double Brood' of Periodical Cicadas Will Emerge in 2024
The forests in the eastern half of the U.S. have been unusually quiet due to the absence of periodical cicadas in the past two years, but they are expected to emerge in large numbers in 2024.
This year will see the emergence of both a 13-year brood and a 17-year brood of periodical cicadas in the eastern U.S., a rare occurrence.
The cicadas are here! Why US researchers are swarming to study them
Scientists are racing to study periodical cicadas emerging in vast numbers after years underground.
A Double Brood' of Periodical Cicadas Will Emerge in 2024
The forests in the eastern half of the U.S. have been unusually quiet due to the absence of periodical cicadas in the past two years, but they are expected to emerge in large numbers in 2024.
This year will see the emergence of both a 13-year brood and a 17-year brood of periodical cicadas in the eastern U.S., a rare occurrence.
2 cicada broods will emerge around the same time in the U.S.
Two different cicada broods will emerge simultaneously after 221 years, with seven species emerging in the Midwest and South.
Luminescent bees with 'unusual metallic reflections' are discovered as new species
Three new species of luminescent bees have been discovered in California and Arizona.
The bees have unusual metallic reflections that set them apart from other bees in the region.
The study was able to identify and name the new bees, thanks in part to the collection of specimens by Philip Hunter Timberlake, a renowned entomologist.
The 30-meter pass in the Pyrenees through which millions of insects migrate
Millions of insects migrate through a pass in the Pyrenees mountains annually, with over 17 million arthropods crossing through the Bujaruelo pass each year.