Ants, often seen as summer pests, showcase their incredible teamwork during winter. As the cold sets in, they retreat deep ...

Aphids represent a major threat to agriculture and forestry worldwide, owing to their remarkable physiological and ecological ...

Insects thrive in incredibly diverse and challenging environments. While we now know that nutrient-sensing pathways, ...

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land.

A fossil found in Tibet has forced scientists to rewrite insect evolution, revealing a brief leap toward water.

It started with a bird’s nest. And ended with her name in a prominent academic journal. “As a young biologist, I never would have imagined I’d be a part of something that would get published,” said ...

In a groundbreaking discovery, an ancient fossil of a freshwater insect, Telmatomyia talbragarica, offers a rare glimpse into the evolutionary history of non-biting midges. Dating back to the Jurassic ...

All moth species have a subtle beauty about them, but some are absolute marvels when it comes to their sizes and design. Some of the world’s largest moths have wingspans wider than a human hand, with ...

These endearing photos of bats are a far cry from how these animals are often perceived – linked to fictional evildoers, or blamed for real-life diseases, most recently covid-19, due to the viruses ...

This remarkable adaptation, known as thanatosis or death-feigning, represents one of the most intriguing behavioral defenses in the insect world. Let’s explore this fascinating survival strategy and ...

Among these intricate relationships, insect hunters stand out as some of the most refined and efficient predators on our planet. These remarkable creatures have evolved sophisticated strategies and ...