Virginia Tech researchers discovered a gene mutation in bed bugs linked to pesticide resistance and…
Browsing: Insect
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.
A new paper highlights over 500 interconnected factors contributing to the global decline of insect…
A White-necked Jacobin chick may use mimicry or camouflage to avoid predators, resembling a caterpillar…
A 99-million-year-old wasp species used a Venus flytrap-like abdomen to capture prey and may represent…
Spotted lanternflies have wreaked havoc on U.S. agriculture since their arrival in 2014, but Penn…
In the frozen world of Antarctica, one tiny insect has mastered the art of survival.…
Ants learn from past encounters, showing more aggression toward familiar aggressive rivals and less toward…
A study at UT Arlington sequencing the pest’s genome could help prevent outbreaks. Bedbugs—the mere…
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…