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This assassin bug's ability to use a tool — bees’ resin — could shed light on how the ability evolved in other animals.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said May 11 that it is suspending imports of livestock through Mexico because of New World Screwworm threats.
The U.S. is putting a temporary stop on livestock imports through southern border ports of entry to try and eradicate the spread of the deadly parasitic new world screwworm.
Creatures like Mantis and Viceroy Butterfly have evolved to use mimicry as a survival tactic to lure prey and evade predators.
Among all these pollinators, bumble bees are some of the largest and most familiar insects to us. You might be surprised to ...
HONOLULU - A newly identified species of caterpillar in Hawaii is garnering attention for its unusual behavior, which scientists say has never been observed before. The caterpillar, known as the "bone ...
We all need a way to get along in this wild, wicked world, and a rare insect found only on a mountainside on O'ahu has found an incredible strategy. A species of caterpillar that scientists are ...
If this type of classic repellent is all you can find (or if you prefer it), the best version we’ve found is Cutter Backwoods Dry Insect Repellent. Its 25% DEET formula protects against ...
The insect industry is now trying to find a new ... making them less competitive than traditional feed products. Black soldier flies and mealworms – some of the most commonly farmed species ...
Scientists may have found a new weapon in their fight against an invasive insect species in an unexpected place: stink bugs. Specifically, Carolina and Chinese mantises and soldier bugs, a form of ...
The marketing potential for processed insect-based foods, such as those made from crickets and termites, is growing. The black soldier fly, which converts organic waste into protein-rich animal feed ...