Largest-ever analysis of bees’ morphological diversity paints complicated picture as to whether complex social behavior…
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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.
Detecting environmental DNA of invasive ant species in soil samples. Researchers have successfully detected the…
Study shows erosion of ant genome tied to loss of functional, behavioral and social traits…
Alien species are predicted to rise sharply by 2050, threatening biodiversity, especially in Europe and…
Biologists have discovered the gene controlling the mating preference of male European corn borer moths…
Researchers elucidate how the insect regulates the accumulation of plant toxins via special transporters. When…
New Trap-Jaw Ant Discovered in Ecuador’s Chocó Forest A newly discovered miniature trap jaw ant…
In Search of Food, a Fly Can Travel Six Million Times Its Body Length In…
Wasps play key roles in pest control, pollination, and medicine, but remain undervalued; researchers call…
MIT researchers turned spider webs into music by assigning sonic frequencies to strands, helping explore…
Scientists showed that minimal genetic changes can shift flower pollinators, potentially triggering the birth of…
Social isolation results in changes of behavior and activity of immune and stress genes. Ants…
A brand new species of parasitic cuckoo wasp was discovered based on its clever use…
Ancient Predatory Insects Discovered in Region Once Thought Uninhabitable Fossil discoveries often help answer long-standing…
A plant gene stolen by whiteflies enables them to resist toxins. Scientists engineered tomatoes to…
Trap-jaw ants evolved ultra-fast jaws through small changes that led to complex forms, revealing how…
First Comprehensive Review on the Growing Global Phenomenon of Firefly Tourism Firefly beetles rank among…
The Asian bamboo longhorn beetle is more widespread in Europe than previously known. A worryingly…