New parasitoid wasp likely uses unique saw-like spines to break out of its host body

A newly discovered parasitoid wasp species from Costa Rica might be only slightly larger than a...
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Colorado potato beetle genome gives insight into major agricultural pest

Scientists have sequenced the Colorado potato beetle’s genome, probing its genes for clues to...
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Warming climate shrinks British Columbia beetles

Some of British Columbia’s beetles are shrinking as their habitats get warmer, according to...
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strangebiology: @franzanth noticed this caterpillar (left) that...

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calosoma-amitch: Small Baileya (Baileya australis), Newark DE....

calosoma-amitch: Small Baileya (Baileya australis), Newark DE. August 2017. A moth commonly...
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The bacterial 'Game of Thrones'

Much like animals and to a degree humans, bacteria enjoy a good fight. While their aggressive...
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Think of honeybees as 'livestock,' not wildlife, argue experts

Contrary to public perception, die-offs in honeybee colonies are an agricultural not a conservation...
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Mosquitoes remember human smells, but also swats

A new study shows that mosquitoes can rapidly learn and remember the smells of hosts and that...
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#1286 - Gastrophora henricaria - Beautiful Leaf Moth

drhoz: AKA Fallen-bark Looper Seen by Merri Golding, on NSW’s Southern Tablelands. A large...
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Two new snout moth genera and three new species discovered in southern China

New members have joined the ranks of the snout moths – one of the largest groups within the...
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Insects took off when they evolved wings

Now buzzing and whizzing around every continent, insects were mysteriously scarce in the fossil...
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Eating insects might seem yucky, but they are nutritious and there is no reason you can't

Almost all living primates still have working versions of the gene needed to produce a stomach...
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meishallaneous: So… this happened. It was frozen there…chillin’,...

meishallaneous: So… this happened. It was frozen there…chillin’, as it were 😏 more of my...
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New 'big-armed fly' species named after former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

A new fly species with bulging forelegs is named after former California governor and famous...
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For global invasion, Argentine ants use chemical weapons

Researchers show how Argentine ants use chemical secretions as weapons in their interactions with...
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macroramblings:Over the edge

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Wild Sri Lankan elephants retreat from sound of disturbed Asian honey bees

A new study using playbacks, has for the first time shown that Asian elephants in Sri Lanka are...
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lanatureenville:Accouplement de deux tipules potagères (Tipula...

lanatureenville:Accouplement de deux tipules potagères (Tipula oleracea) sur une feuille from...
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A race against pine: Wood-boring wasp in North America threatened by a Eurasian invader

Invasive species have diverse impacts in different locations, including biodiversity loss, as a...
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sinobug: Hooded Mantis Nymph (Rhombodera sp., Mantidae) by...

sinobug: Hooded Mantis Nymph (Rhombodera sp., Mantidae) by Sinobug (itchydogimages) on...
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thesnakesstuff:Found a cutie on the way home! Don’t know what...

thesnakesstuff:Found a cutie on the way home! Don’t know what species they are, but they’re still...
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kazooie: This is the biggest Christmas beetle I’ve seen in...

kazooie: This is the biggest Christmas beetle I’ve seen in years, it was so beautiful, and it pooped...
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arthropod-dude: Melanoplus differentialis (Differential...

Credit: @arthropod-dude Credit: @arthropod-dudearthropod-dude: Melanoplus differentialis...
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sinobug:Praying Mantis, female (Phyllothelys sp., Mantidae) by...

Praying Mantis, female (Phyllothelys sp., Mantidae) Praying Mantis, female (Phyllothelys sp.,...
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Circadian clocks under the microscope

Circadian clocks regulate the behavior of all living things. Scientists have now taken a closer look...
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Closed marriage: An orchid that never blooms

A flower identified as Lecanorchis nigricans has been revealed to be a different identity,...
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In 'pond scum,' scientists find answers to one of evolution's which-came-first cases

A team of scientists report on new evidence that primitive moths and butterflies existed during the...
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Worldwide importance of honey bees for natural habitats captured in new report

An unprecedented study integrating data from around the globe has shown that honey bees are the...
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Deadly disinfection in ant colonies

Ants kill colony mates infected with deadly diseases when they are unable to prevent them from...
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Agricultural fungicide attracts honey bees

When given the choice, honey bee foragers prefer to collect sugar syrup laced with the fungicide...
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sinobug: Horned Mantis or Unicorn Mantis or Spiny Mantis Nymph...

sinobug: Horned Mantis or Unicorn Mantis or Spiny Mantis Nymph (Ceratomantis saussurii,...
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rigeldream:Little bee friend!

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end0skeletal: Flannel moth, Megalopygidae by Andreas Kay

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psycada:im so proud of her for shedding her skin for the first...

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postmodern-baseball:I made a friend!

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alice44: Vapourer (Orgyia antique) by nutmeg66 on Flickr.

alice44: Vapourer (Orgyia antique) by nutmeg66 on Flickr. from Nature’s Incredible!...
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sinobug: Horned Mantis or Unicorn Mantis or Spiny Mantis Nymph...

sinobug: Horned Mantis or Unicorn Mantis or Spiny Mantis Nymph (Ceratomantis saussurii,...
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Urban insects are more resilient in extreme weather

A new study will help researchers understand how to make predictions and conservation decisions...
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Closed marriage: An orchid that never blooms

A flower identified as Lecanorchis nigricans has been revealed to be a different identity,...
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rigeldream:Little bee friend!

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In 'pond scum,' scientists find answers to one evolution's which-came-first cases

A team of scientists report on new evidence that primitive moths and butterflies existed during the...
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end0skeletal: Flannel moth, Megalopygidae by Andreas Kay

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Worldwide importance of honey bees for natural habitats captured in new report

An unprecedented study integrating data from around the globe has shown that honey bees are the...
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psycada:im so proud of her for shedding her skin for the first...

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Deadly disinfection in ant colonies

Ants kill colony mates infected with deadly diseases when they are unable to prevent them from...
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postmodern-baseball:I made a friend!

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Agricultural fungicide attracts honey bees

When given the choice, honey bee foragers prefer to collect sugar syrup laced with the fungicide...
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alice44: Vapourer (Orgyia antique) by nutmeg66 on Flickr.

alice44: Vapourer (Orgyia antique) by nutmeg66 on Flickr. from Nature’s Incredible!...
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end0skeletal:Atlas Moth by Bob Jensen

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Little wasp bodies mean little wasp brain regions

A new study looking at 19 species of paper wasps found that body size may lead to variation in the...
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myfrogcroaked: “88” butterfly (Diaethria clymena) Of all...

myfrogcroaked: “88” butterfly (Diaethria clymena)  Of all the amazing insects we see at the...
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Genetic changes help mosquitoes survive pesticide attacks

The fascinating array of genetic changes that confer pesticide resistance in Anopheles mosquitoes...
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calosoma-amitch: Drab prominent (Misogada unicolor), Newark DE....

calosoma-amitch: Drab prominent (Misogada unicolor), Newark DE. August 2017.  A drab moth that lives...
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Invasive tree species: Call for action to tackle threat to a global biodiversity hotspot

An invasive Australian tree is now posing a serious threat to a global diversity...
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coolbugs: Bug of the Day WAT????? I IS HIDING!!! (Chinese...

coolbugs: Bug of the Day WAT????? I IS HIDING!!! (Chinese Mantis, Tenodera sinensis sinensis) from...
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