A study at UT Arlington sequencing the pest’s genome could help prevent outbreaks. Bedbugs—the mere…
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Insects are the most diverse group of organisms on Earth, playing essential roles in ecosystems as pollinators, decomposers, and a food source for countless species. Research into insect biology covers a vast range of topics, from evolutionary adaptations and complex social behaviors to their impacts on agriculture, disease transmission, and biodiversity. Scientists are also investigating how insects respond to climate change, habitat loss, and environmental pressures. Stay informed with the latest discoveries in entomology, including new species identification, insect physiology, and innovative ways insects are shaping science and technology.
Scientists mapped genomes of bed bug strains, identifying 729 mutations linked to insecticide resistance, offering…
A Finnish-led research initiative is revolutionizing species identification with DNA technologies to efficiently describe thousands…
Twelve new weevil species were discovered by Jake Lewis’s team at OIST, employing both innovative…
A team led by Penn State researchers identified 22 new species of gall wasps, naming…
Dragonflies with dark wing patches have evolved greater heat tolerance, suggesting that these traits may…
The wasp’s color is “almost identical” to the official colors of the residential college. A…
A Mississippi State biologist has discovered a new parasitic wasp species that uniquely targets adult…
Neocapritermes taracua termites carry a life-ending enzyme that, when mixed with another compound during attacks,…
An AI sensor accurately measures the orientation of the Milky Way. A new research study…
An annual migration of over 17 million insects through the Pyrenees has been documented, showcasing…
Consumer insecticide sprays provide “little to no value” against German cockroach infestations, researchers say. A…
Research on Florida carpenter ants reveals they employ advanced medical techniques like amputation and wound…
A North Carolina State University study reveals that resistance among household pests to malaria-prevention insecticides…
New insights into the dietary habits of desert isopods unveil the multifaceted elements guiding their…
Emerging technologies are transforming insect research and environmental surveillance. Utilizing AI to analyze DNA, images,…
Studies on fruit flies are shedding light on the complex neural coordination of movements, enhancing…
Scientists at CSIC have documented a 4200 km oceanic flight from West Africa to French…