insects
Ants play an important role in the ecosystem of forests, dispersing seeds and keeping soil aerated and as a food source for other animals
From a fleet of shining beetles to sharks and an alarming bird virus, spanning five continents and three oceans, these discoveries add to Earth's tree of life
Latest round brings total raised to $37m
Existing retroreflectors are usually made with glass microbeads and microprisms
The report stresses the need to develop more in-depth knowledge about the status of pollinators worldwide
Edible bugs might sound unappetizing to many Westerners, but they've long been included in traditional diets in other regions of the world
Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have issued a warning to master gardeners throughout the state that the tomato leafminer "will eventually establish in California, where it is likely to become a serious threat to tomato production"
Most people are familiar with the flash of fireflies. But perhaps less well known, but just as intriguing, are the displays of click beetles and railroad worms, which are a type of beetle larva
“This metholodogy provides a much more accurate and realistic image of the shape, size and interactions of soft tissues in the very small brains of insects.”
New insights offer new targets for controlling these pests
