A newly identified pest is raising concerns for North Carolina’s blueberry industry. What began as…
Browsing: Entomology
Entomology is the scientific study of insects, a diverse and ecologically vital group that makes up the majority of known animal species on Earth. This branch of zoology explores insect biology, behavior, evolution, ecology, and their interactions with humans, animals, and plants. Entomologists play a key role in understanding pollination, disease transmission, pest control, and biodiversity. Their research informs agriculture, public health, conservation, and even forensic science. As environmental changes and global health challenges evolve, entomology remains essential for monitoring ecosystems, developing sustainable practices, and managing insect-borne diseases.
A newly identified nematode species may have entered Europe by hitchhiking on invasive beetles, revealing…
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 cemetery hosts millions of vital pollinator bees, showing their ecological importance and the need…
A newly discovered beetle on campus has led to the first major update in Japanese…
These mantises are increasingly posing a threat to local biodiversity through intense predation and competition…
Honeybees fly consistent, landmark-guided routes with remarkable precision, revealing better navigation than their waggle dance…
Ant societies rely on precise recognition systems to maintain cooperation, but new research reveals that…
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…
A newly identified termite species with a whale-like head reveals unexpected diversity within the Cryptotermes…
A new study finds that almost 90% of North America’s insects and arachnids have no…
A new high-tech scanning system is rapidly turning thousands of ants into stunning 3D models—building…
Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic…
As Brazil’s Atlantic Forest shrinks, mosquitoes that once fed on many animal species appear to…
Would you rather fight a horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses? As silly as it…
An entomologist at Anglia Ruskin University has discovered seven new species of leafhopper. A researcher…