Cyprus, known for its stunning, sun-kissed shores, stands as a Mediterranean biodiversity haven. Yet, it’s…
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.
While most small insects and mammals urinate in droplets, cicadas urinate in jets. Georgia Tech…
Research identifies methyl salicylate as a key component in male moth pheromones, sourced from plants…
Changing the color of commonly used agricultural nets lessens insect damage to Kujo Leek fields.…
Recent research utilizing high-speed tracking has explored the longstanding mystery of why insects are drawn…
Male moths use a blend of pheromones, including the newly discovered aphrodisiac methyl salicylate, to…
Scientists discovered that insects keep their backs to light sources at night, a behavior that…
For more than two decades, scientists at Lund University in Sweden have been studying the…
Findings from research conducted in mice suggest that engaging the immune system with certain types…
Prehistoric insects, with their delicate and soft bodies, are challenging to preserve as fossils. While…
Researchers have discovered new beetle species, including one with a unique penis resembling a bottle…
Analysis of Brood X cicadas’ gut contents finds plant DNA, settling long-standing scientific debate. Every…
A team led by Tappei Mishina at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR)…
Researchers found that buff-tailed bumblebees effectively defend against Asian hornet attacks by dropping to the…
Scientists have discovered a new wasp genus, Capitojoppa, in Peru’s highly biodiverse Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve. …
The Weevil Possesses Distinctive Characteristics and Is Sensitive to Human Disturbance A new weevil species…
An international team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Göttingen, has unveiled seven…
For the first time, scientists have identified a genetic cause of virgin birth, and once…