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Non-invasive video analysis tracks arthropod heart rates and reveals species differences
In a world-first pilot study, researchers from the University of South Australia have used video footage of insects to ...
These elusive insects glow electric blue—and are only found in Appalachia
They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...
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Don't Get Rid of These 12 Pests—They're Actually Really Good for Your Garden
Whether you think bugs are creepy or fascinating, have a look at the wheel bug, Arilus cristatus, a species of assassin bug. Larger than most other bugs, assassin bugs are important predators in the ...
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Invasive insect turns up in Louisiana
An invasive species of ants not native to the U.S. has been detected in Louisiana. A colony of the Asian needle ant was ...
These Huge North Carolina Bugs Look Straight Out of a Horror Movie
The further south you go, the bigger the bugs. Heat has a dramatic effect on the growth rate of some species, and North ...
These are the Largest Insects in Alabama and Where They Lurk
Along the southern edge of the United States sits the state of Alabama. While it may be home to over five million people, much of the state is covered by forests (67% of the state’s total area, to be ...