Researchers found that honey bee disease patterns in the UK are strongly influenced by weather.…
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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.
Researchers studying Harpegnathos saltator ants discovered that a single protein, Kr-h1, orchestrates the dramatic switch…
https://youtu.be/DsrZ3ReqCeE Honeybee allogrooming behavior (upper left) and trophallaxis (feeding, center). Credit: Dr Michelina Pusceddu, University…
Urbanization and farming drive insect declines despite benefits from warmer temperatures. Worldwide, the quantity and…
Researchers found no evidence that spider silk kills microbes, debunking a long-standing myth. As far…
Analysis of data collected over 20 years suggests the decline is due to the construction…
A Natural Alternative to Pesticides For home gardeners and farmers, herbivorous insects present a major…
Ants build stable tunnels by instinctively following physics, not planning. Their natural digging methods could…
Blood-sucking flies may be following chemicals produced by skin bacteria to locate bats to feed…
First new carnivorous plant identified by botanists in 20 years. The delicate stalk and pretty…
Research from Wellesley College shows that despite being a clonal insect species, weevils use gene…
New research reveals large giraffe weevils use less energy per gram to maintain their oversized…
For Trees, Carbs Are Key to Surviving Insect Defoliation A recent multi-year outbreak of an…
DNA from a century-old Xerces blue butterfly proves it was a distinct species. Its extinction from…
For the Average Bee, Every Little Bit Counts A new UC Riverside study shows that…
The European Common Blue butterfly, new to Canada, is spreading rapidly thanks to its adaptability…
Killer Flies Outpace Falcons in Aerial Attacks Killer flies can reach accelerations of over 3g…
Weather conditions shown to have big influence on migration numbers. A species of butterfly found…