Ella Purnell Documented Her Caterpillar Infestation, And Now I've Unlocked A New FearCelebrity encounters with insect infestations can be both captivating and unsettling.Ella's caterpillar saga tapped into a growing interest in bug-related experiences.
A world without butterflies: The alarming decline of a vital speciesButterfly populations are declining globally, as observed by local entomologists in Spain.
Word Game: Dec. 14, 2024Nymphalid butterflies are defined by having useless front legs, showcasing significant evolutionary adaptations.
A world without butterflies: The alarming decline of a vital speciesButterfly populations are declining globally, as observed by local entomologists in Spain.
Word Game: Dec. 14, 2024Nymphalid butterflies are defined by having useless front legs, showcasing significant evolutionary adaptations.
Biodiversity: The bizarre world of ants DW 10/28/2024Ants are crucial to ecosystems, with diverse functions that include soil aeration, seed dispersal, and serving as both predators and prey.
Hell Yeah: This Maggot Has A Face On Its Butt | DefectorBlow fly larvae have evolved a 'termite mask' to live undetected among harvester termites, showcasing fascinating evolutionary adaptation.
Biodiversity: The bizarre world of ants DW 10/28/2024Ants are crucial to ecosystems, with diverse functions that include soil aeration, seed dispersal, and serving as both predators and prey.
Hell Yeah: This Maggot Has A Face On Its Butt | DefectorBlow fly larvae have evolved a 'termite mask' to live undetected among harvester termites, showcasing fascinating evolutionary adaptation.
Andrea Strongwater '70 named CALS' first artist-in-residence | Cornell ChronicleAndrea Strongwater uses vibrant art to highlight the importance of insects and evoke joy through storytelling.Her residency at CALS emphasizes creative innovation connecting art with science.
Ditch the itch: what's the best way to soothe mosquito bites?Mosquito bites cause itchy welts due to saliva injected by females, which stimulates an immune response leading to inflammation.
A moment that changed me: I tasted honey so sublime, I gave up my career to keep beesThe intricate life of honeybees reveals a complex, fascinating ecosystem that emphasizes their role in nature and the importance of pollinators.
Invasive 'murder hornets' are wiped out in the U.S., officials sayThe invasive 'murder hornet' has been declared eradicated in the U.S., marking a significant success against invasive species.
Scientist reveals truth about 'flying' spiders invading New YorkAmericans may not encounter giant flying spiders on the East Coast this summer as only baby spiders have limited flying ability.
Are you seeing fewer spotted lanternflies? Here's whyOperation Squish successfully reduced the spotted lanternfly population in NYC through human intervention and increased natural predation.
Yes, Spotted Lanternflies Are Still Worth Stomping OnSpotted lanternflies are an invasive species spreading rapidly in urban areas, without natural predators to control their population.
Invasive 'murder hornets' are wiped out in the U.S., officials sayThe invasive 'murder hornet' has been declared eradicated in the U.S., marking a significant success against invasive species.
Scientist reveals truth about 'flying' spiders invading New YorkAmericans may not encounter giant flying spiders on the East Coast this summer as only baby spiders have limited flying ability.
Are you seeing fewer spotted lanternflies? Here's whyOperation Squish successfully reduced the spotted lanternfly population in NYC through human intervention and increased natural predation.
Yes, Spotted Lanternflies Are Still Worth Stomping OnSpotted lanternflies are an invasive species spreading rapidly in urban areas, without natural predators to control their population.
This Brazilian Velvet Ant Is So Dark That It's Super-BlackVelvet ants are wingless wasps with unique ultrablack markings that absorb nearly all visible light.
Most spiders wait for prey to fly into their webs not slingshot spidersThe tiny ray spider actively uses its web as a slingshot to catch prey, showcasing unique predatory behavior uncommon in spiders.
Slingshot spiders rely on good vibrations to catch supperThe ray spider actively uses its web like a slingshot to capture prey, showcasing an innovative hunting strategy.
Do Bedbugs Cause Disease?Recent research indicates bedbugs may be capable of transmitting human diseases, challenging common beliefs about their public health impact.
What you need to know about mosquito-borne diseases | CBC RadioClimate change is altering mosquito behavior and breeding patterns in Canada, potentially increasing the risk of disease transmission.
Do Bedbugs Cause Disease?Recent research indicates bedbugs may be capable of transmitting human diseases, challenging common beliefs about their public health impact.
What you need to know about mosquito-borne diseases | CBC RadioClimate change is altering mosquito behavior and breeding patterns in Canada, potentially increasing the risk of disease transmission.
The amorous adventures of earwigsEarwigs exhibit fascinating courtship behavior that involves complex mating rituals and unique reproductive strategies.
The weird world of wasps and why we should worry if they are on the waneWasps are essential predators with fascinating behaviors, but are often overlooked and declining due to human activity.
Mossy Stick Insect STUNS In New Photos | DefectorA new species of mossy stick insect named Trychopeplus mashpiensis has been discovered in Ecuador, noted for its impressive camouflage and unique physical characteristics.
The weird world of wasps and why we should worry if they are on the waneWasps are essential predators with fascinating behaviors, but are often overlooked and declining due to human activity.
Mossy Stick Insect STUNS In New Photos | DefectorA new species of mossy stick insect named Trychopeplus mashpiensis has been discovered in Ecuador, noted for its impressive camouflage and unique physical characteristics.
How listening to the sounds of insects can help detect agricultural pestsEmily Bick's research utilizes technology to improve pest detection and management in order to combat the economic damage caused by corn rootworms.
The cicadas are here! Why US researchers are swarming to study themScientists are racing to study periodical cicadas emerging in vast numbers after years underground.
What Do Trillions of Cicadas Do Underground for Years?Trillions of cicadas live underground for years, drinking from tree roots and shedding their skin, emerging briefly every 13 or 17 years for mating.
How Wasps Make Use of Biological Weapons To Conquer Their PreyParasitic wasps have domesticated viruses to use as biological weapons against their insect hosts.
The wasps that tamed virusesParasitic wasps domesticate and use viruses as biological weapons against other insects.
How Wasps Make Use of Biological Weapons To Conquer Their PreyParasitic wasps have domesticated viruses to use as biological weapons against their insect hosts.
The wasps that tamed virusesParasitic wasps domesticate and use viruses as biological weapons against other insects.
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.
The 30-meter pass in the Pyrenees through which millions of insects migrateMillions of insects migrate through a pass in the Pyrenees mountains annually, with over 17 million arthropods crossing through the Bujaruelo pass each year.