Planthoppers and leafhoppers not only feed on rice plants but also act as highly efficient vectors for plant viruses, causing ...

In Franklin Mountains State Park, infected bugs emerged from their typical wild refuges: rocky crevices, dry arroyos, and ...

Spruce bark beetles don’t just tolerate their host tree’s chemical defenses—they actively reshape them into stronger ...

A list of animated cartoon series that kids who are obsessed with animals can watch to learn about ecosystems, animals and ...

Young, infected Lasius neglectus ants will send out an altruistic "kill me" signal to worker ants, a new study finds, as part ...

Crows perform an unusual “anting” ritual, rubbing ants on their feathers. This behaviour may reduce parasites, act as natural ...

UW researchers found potential new treatments for a rare pediatric brain cancer each year that has a median survival time of ...

Purple loosestrife is a deceitfully pretty flower disrupting Indiana wetlands. Ravenous beetles, imported from overseas, ...

In 2026, Oropouche outbreaks will likely continue to affect travelers in the Americas. The biting midge that carries ...

The Namib desert of south-western Africa can be extremely hot—the surface temperature can be over 50°C. But a surprising number of around 200 beetle species live on its bare, inhospitable-looking sand ...

Telipogon cruentilabrum is one of four new rare and spectacular Telipogon species described in 2025 by Dr Carlos Martel, ...