Creature with ‘unique’ all-black face found in Hawaii. It’s a new species
The new species is named Hylaeus paumako in a nod to the Hawaiian word “paumākō,” which means grief or mourning, according to ...
What’s worse than a murder hornet? New insect species is a danger to bees & the GA economy
A dangerous new hornet is posing a significant threat to the honeybee population in Georgia, which can mean big trouble for the agricultural industry.
Sex as a formality: Study shows male stick insects have lost their reproductive function
While most animals reproduce sexually, some species rely solely on females for parthenogenetic reproduction. Even in these ...
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On The Trails: Beetle-mania
Beetles are classified in the order Coleoptera (sheath-wing). The front pair of wings is hardened into cases (called elytra) ...
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How Antarctica's only native insect defies the cold
Discover how the Antarctic midge, Antarctica's only native insect, survives extreme cold through unique adaptations.
How moth abundances impact birds in boreal forests
A recent study has explored how changes in moth abundance affect insect-eating birds in Finland. The findings, published in ...
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New insect species found in south China urban wetland
GUANGZHOU -- Chinese researchers have discovered a new insect species, Eidoreus haizhuensis, in a wetland in Guangzhou, the ...
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Protect your garden: What to know about invasive species like spotted lanternflies
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that feeds on more than 100 plants, including several crops such as grapes, critical to NY's agricultural economy.