A newly identified pest is raising concerns for North Carolina’s blueberry industry. What began as…
Browsing: Insect
Insects are the most diverse group of organisms on Earth, playing essential roles in ecosystems as pollinators, decomposers, and a food source for countless species. Research into insect biology covers a vast range of topics, from evolutionary adaptations and complex social behaviors to their impacts on agriculture, disease transmission, and biodiversity. Scientists are also investigating how insects respond to climate change, habitat loss, and environmental pressures. Stay informed with the latest discoveries in entomology, including new species identification, insect physiology, and innovative ways insects are shaping science and technology.
The loss of a queen triggers intense battles for power among female wasps, disrupting the…
California scientists discovered hybrid honeybees that may naturally repel one of the deadliest parasites threatening…
A sweeping study of tropical insects found that many species may struggle to survive rising…
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of true bug that has claws. Amber from…
Tiny cone ants in Arizona have been seen cleaning much larger harvester ants, even inside…
A newly discovered beetle on campus has led to the first major update in Japanese…
A katydid changes color from pink to green to match leaf development, showing advanced camouflage…
Honeybees fly consistent, landmark-guided routes with remarkable precision, revealing better navigation than their waggle dance…
Snow flies beat the cold by acting like a mashup of Arctic fish and polar…
New research reveals that bed bugs strongly avoid water and moisture. People often dread bed…
Bumble bees may overpower invasive Argentine ants in one-on-one fights, but those victories come at…
Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic…
A popular class of flea and tick drugs for pets may be affecting insects in…
By changing what crops eat, scientists found a way to make locusts lose their appetite—and…
Deep inside a fossil-filled cave in the Dominican Republic, researchers uncovered evidence of an unexpected…
Paleontologists have discovered the first known fossilized bee nests built inside ancient bones, uncovered in…
An entomologist at Anglia Ruskin University has discovered seven new species of leafhopper. A researcher…