Scientists used 3D-printed insect models to study how disguises help harmless species fool predators and survive in the wild.

The study aims to identify patterns of changes in gene activity during insect development that undergo complete metamorphosis from egg to larva, pupa, and adult. The results were published in the ...

What can a tiny wasp with a rather gruesome parasitic life cycle teach us about evolution, behavior and human developmental ...

Insects possess a remarkable ability to develop innate immune memory, and the mechanisms underlying this process are becoming a central topic in innate immunity research.

The monarch butterfly is a beautiful and colorful creature, but it takes a while to reach that part of its adult life.

Set out baits labeled for carpenter ants. Baits can be effective because ants share food with each other, says Benson. Place ...

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...

For many of us in the High Country, seeing beautiful butterflies fluttering through the air, or sitting on flowers, is a ...

The cellulolytic bacteria from the gut of three different phytophagous insects were studied to isolate novel cellulolytic organism for biofuel industry. Among the threse, gut of P.

Detection of insect pests in the agricultural field, which is useful in achieving smart agriculture, has attracted considerable attention. In particular, automatically monitoring the number of crop ...

Bagworms are stealthy, building protective bags in which they hide while they wreak havoc on your trees and shrubs. “You may not notice them until they’ve already done their damage,” says Shimat V.