An AgriLife Research study suggests that this pest has evolved thanks to human activities. Research…
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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.
Recent research shows that genes linked to lost traits in stick insects may be preserved,…
Scientists have traced the German cockroach’s origins to Asia around 2,100 years ago, debunking the…
A new bee species, Hoplitis onosmaevae, discovered in the French Alps and parts of Turkey…
Researchers have uncovered a new genus and five new species of millipedes in remote African…
Recent research utilizing high-speed tracking has explored the longstanding mystery of why insects are drawn…
Scientists discovered that insects keep their backs to light sources at night, a behavior that…
Surveys conducted in the Cerrado since the 1990s show falling biodiversity as the agricultural frontier…
A study in North Carolina has detected the bacterium responsible for scrub typhus, a serious…
Michelle Kirchner’s discovery of a rare ant colony in North Carolina sheds light on a…
Honeybees do not naturally insulate their colonies against the cold, according to new research by…
Researchers have discovered new beetle species, including one with a unique penis resembling a bottle…
Analysis of Brood X cicadas’ gut contents finds plant DNA, settling long-standing scientific debate. Every…
The Weevil Possesses Distinctive Characteristics and Is Sensitive to Human Disturbance A new weevil species…
Scientists from Washington State University discovered that bees evolved more than 120 million years ago…
Extreme weather events are altering insect lifespans, impacting ecosystems and disease transmission. Scientists warn of…
Ants have a specialized communication processing center that has not been found in other social…
Scientists have engineered the first transgenic ants to gain insights into the ants’ olfactory system.…