A new study by biologists at the University of Colorado reveals a surprising adaptation in dragonflies: a waxy coating that helps them thrive in hotter,… Read More »Waxy coating gives dragonflies an edge in a warming world
A widespread bacteria called Wolbachia and a virus that it carries can cause sterility in male insects by hijacking their sperm, preventing them from fertilizing… Read More »Study reveals mechanism behind wolbachia-mediated sperm incompatibility in insects
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have made a fascinating discovery in South America, unveiling six new beetle species, each with its unique features. One… Read More »Scientists discover new beetle species with bottle-opener-shaped sex organ
An expedition team, more than six decades after its last documentation, has uncovered the elusive Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna in the uncharted depths of the Cyclops… Read More »Lost and found: Rediscovering a legendary echidna in Indonesia’s cyclops mountains
A recent study conducted by North Carolina State University sheds light on the challenges freshwater insects like mayflies face in increasingly saline environments. The study,… Read More »Freshwater insects’ lack of metabolic responses to salinity may explain their vulnerability in saltier environments
New research from the University of Exeter reveals that bats gather in the Pyrenees each autumn to feast on nocturnal insects flying through mountain passes.… Read More »Bats feast on migrating insects in Pyrenees mountain pass
A recent study published in the Journal of Economic Entomology highlights the need for stronger scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of various measures aimed… Read More »Bee-protective measures need more scientific evidence
The Xerces Blue butterfly (Glaucopsyche xerces) was once found in the coastal dunes of San Francisco, USA. However, urban development caused significant destruction of its… Read More »Genome sequencing reveals inbreeding in extinct Xerces blue butterfly
Scientists from UCL (University College London) has successfully sequenced the genomes of two hornet species for the first time, namely the European hornet and the… Read More »Genome sequencing reveals insights into the success of invasive hornet species