Although a venomous, 8-inch centipede might seem like a creature from a horror story, it…
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.
Researchers in Namaqualand have found the world’s oldest termite mounds, dating 34,000 years, revealing key…
UC San Diego’s study shows fruit flies use a pre-processing mechanism in their sensory system…
A Johns Hopkins study revealed that an enzyme in fruit fly testes could hinder insect…
UC Riverside scientists have introduced an effective and sustainable termite control strategy using pinene to…
A team of entomologists has discovered a rare blue ant, named Paraparatrechina neela, in Arunachal…
An AgriLife Research study suggests that this pest has evolved thanks to human activities. Research…
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…
Researchers present evidence of repeatable evolutionary patterns in California’s stick insect populations, demonstrating that while…
Tiger beetles mimic the ultrasonic signals of toxic moths to evade bat predation, a survival…
A new bee species, Hoplitis onosmaevae, discovered in the French Alps and parts of Turkey…
Gene duplication events hundreds of millions of years ago contributed to evolutionary innovations such as…
Insects of all stripes are in the midst of a vanishing act, a catastrophic sleight-of-hand…
New research conducted by the University of Western Australia has discovered a new species of…
The new study indicates that humidity helps guide insects in their tasks. Termites are often…
Cyprus, known for its stunning, sun-kissed shores, stands as a Mediterranean biodiversity haven. Yet, it’s…
While most small insects and mammals urinate in droplets, cicadas urinate in jets. Georgia Tech…