A team led by Tappei Mishina at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR)…
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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.
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…
A non-toxic New Zealand stonefly mimics a toxic species to avoid predators, but its deception…
Extreme weather events are altering insect lifespans, impacting ecosystems and disease transmission. Scientists warn of…
New research delves into the potential repercussions of global warming on ecosystems, and how it…
Male yellow crazy ants exhibit a unique characteristic of possessing two distinct genomes, each contained…
Butterflies evolved in North America 100 million years ago, adapting to daytime feeding. Researchers traced…
New Hypothesis Says It’s To Do With How They Harden Their Shells Scientists propose that…
A scientist from Mainz University delves into the root causes of the global decline in…
Groundbreaking tracking technology that has revealed new insights into how desert ants navigate their complex…
Researchers at UCL sequenced the genomes of two hornet species, uncovering rapid genome evolution that…
Researchers have created the first-ever connectome, or synaptic wiring diagram, of an entire Drosophila larva…
However, there’s also good news – the disease-carrying pests may not survive the winter. A…
UC Riverside and Yale University team sequences and mines genome of the pathogen Babesia duncani.…