Entomology is the scientific study of insects, encompassing their biology, behavior, ecology, physiology, classification, and the roles they play in human life and the environment. As a branch of zoology, entomology is vital because insects represent more than half of all known living organisms and have significant impacts on agriculture, health, and ecology. Entomologists research a wide array of topics, from the control of pests that threaten agricultural productivity and spread diseases like malaria and dengue fever, to the conservation of beneficial species such as pollinators that play essential roles in ecosystems. This field also explores the complex relationships insects have with plants and other animals, including their roles in various food webs and their responses to environmental changes. The insights gained from entomology are crucial for developing sustainable agricultural practices, managing pests and diseases, and conserving biodiversity.
Emerging technologies are transforming insect research and environmental surveillance. Utilizing AI to analyze DNA, images, sounds, and flight patterns, we can unlock novel insights into…
Scientists at CSIC have documented a 4200 km oceanic flight from West Africa to French Guiana in South America. An international team of researchers, led…
Research indicates that frequent mowing of Solanum elaeagnifolium enhances its defensive traits, making it more resilient and potentially a superweed. The study highlights the necessity…
UC Riverside scientists have introduced an effective and sustainable termite control strategy using pinene to lure termites into insecticide-treated areas, achieving over 95% effectiveness and…
A team of entomologists has discovered a rare blue ant, named Paraparatrechina neela, in Arunachal Pradesh, India. The find, part of the Siang Valley biodiversity…
An AgriLife Research study suggests that this pest has evolved thanks to human activities. Research shows that the German cockroach, originating from Asia, adapted to…
Recent research shows that genes linked to lost traits in stick insects may be preserved, enabling their potential re-emergence over evolutionary time. Traits can disappear…
Scientists have traced the German cockroach’s origins to Asia around 2,100 years ago, debunking the myth of its German origin. This pest, known for its…
A new bee species, Hoplitis onosmaevae, discovered in the French Alps and parts of Turkey and Iraq, exhibits unique ecological adaptations and faces conservation challenges…
Researchers have uncovered a new genus and five new species of millipedes in remote African jungles – and say the many-legged creatures could hold important…
Recent research utilizing high-speed tracking has explored the longstanding mystery of why insects are drawn to and circle around light sources at night. The study…
Scientists discovered that insects keep their backs to light sources at night, a behavior that suggests artificial lights disrupt their natural navigation. This finding, based…
Surveys conducted in the Cerrado since the 1990s show falling biodiversity as the agricultural frontier advances in the vicinity of Emas National Park. Species with…
A study in North Carolina has detected the bacterium responsible for scrub typhus, a serious disease, in local chiggers. The findings prompt concerns about the…
Michelle Kirchner’s discovery of a rare ant colony in North Carolina sheds light on a species previously little understood, prompting further ecological research. There’s a…
Honeybees do not naturally insulate their colonies against the cold, according to new research by the University of Leeds. The results of the study carried…
Researchers have discovered new beetle species, including one with a unique penis resembling a bottle opener, highlighting the role of insect genitalia in species identification….
Analysis of Brood X cicadas’ gut contents finds plant DNA, settling long-standing scientific debate. Every so often, cicadas emerge above ground and blanket the earth…