#entomology tag

The beetle that prompted a "gay panic" back in the 1800s - Queerty

Cockchafer beetles show same-sex mounting behavior, with historical entomology interpretations shifting from dominance to male preference.

Roam Research

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

1 month ago

Scientists just discovered 5.6 million bees under a New York State cemetery

A New York cemetery hosts nearly 5.6 million ground-nesting bees, one of the largest and oldest colonies recorded.

Medicine

fromThe Atlantic

2 months ago

Don't Get Sucked Into the War on Lice

Head lice are not a serious medical issue but cause significant psychological distress for those affected.

Washington DC

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

2 months ago

DC's "Bug Lady," Megan Wilkerson, Finds Fame Online

Megan Wilkerson, the Pesticides Branch chief in DC, advocates for insects and science communication through engaging social media content.

Photography

fromArs Technica

7 months ago

Rice weevil on a grain of rice wins 2025 Nikon Small World contest

A photomicrograph of a rice weevil on a single grain won the 2025 Nikon Small World contest, revealing detailed structure, behavior, and fresh pest perspective.

fromMail Online

7 months ago

Brits warned over infestation of FRUIT FLIES - how to get rid of them

'I've got three fruit fly traps in my kitchen, and they're all full with fruit flies. 'Where are they all coming from?'

Miscellaneous

Science

fromDefector

7 months ago

Sabrina Goes Hunting | Defector

Killing and collecting bugs raises ethical questions, revealing biases favoring charismatic megafauna over smaller creatures and can lead to appreciation through study.

Television

fromwww.esquire.com

7 months ago

We Asked a Bug Expert to Fact-Check 'Alien: Earth'

Alien: Earth integrates realistic entomological behaviors into its alien designs and containment scenarios, blending insect biology with sci-fi horror.

Books

fromColossal

8 months ago

'Butterfly' Explores 4,000 Years of Our Fascination with Lepidoptera in Art and Science

Butterflies and moths display extraordinary diversity, striking patterns, and symbolic significance, inspiring both scientific study and varied artistic representation.

Environment

fromTime Out New York

10 months ago

Yes, you're seeing more fireflies than usual in NYC this summer

Firefly populations in New York are temporarily revitalized due to an unusually rainy spring.

Alternative medicine

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

11 months ago

This Invasive Ant's Sting Is like Fiberglass under the Skin. Here's How to Avoid It

The Asian needle ant is not a new invasive species but can cause severe allergic reactions, making awareness crucial.

Increased summer activity leads to more encounters with the Asian needle ant, prompting warnings due to its painful sting.

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The beetle that prompted a "gay panic" back in the 1800s - Queerty

Scientists just discovered 5.6 million bees under a New York State cemetery

Don't Get Sucked Into the War on Lice

DC's "Bug Lady," Megan Wilkerson, Finds Fame Online

Rice weevil on a grain of rice wins 2025 Nikon Small World contest

Brits warned over infestation of FRUIT FLIES - how to get rid of them

Sabrina Goes Hunting | Defector

We Asked a Bug Expert to Fact-Check 'Alien: Earth'

'Butterfly' Explores 4,000 Years of Our Fascination with Lepidoptera in Art and Science

Yes, you're seeing more fireflies than usual in NYC this summer

This Invasive Ant's Sting Is like Fiberglass under the Skin. Here's How to Avoid It

#entomology
#entomology