Insects
INPA releases Red Book for Butterflies detailing extinction, endangerment threats
Dr. Dotan Rotem, an open space ecologist at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, explained that "butterflies are excellent bioindicators of the health of the ecosystem."
Study finds insect-borne bacteria turning harmless reed leafhopper into major agricultural pest
Understanding Israel's summer pests: A closer look at what's bugging you
Flesh-eating parasite found in US patient for first time in decades
Butterflies from ancient Israel returned to Tel Aviv by Oxford museum
A box of butterflies collected in the Land of Israel 160 years ago donated by University of Oxford’s Natural History Museum to the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History at Tel Aviv University.
Healing through nature: Israeli mental health center uses butterflies to help kids
The unique “butterfly garden” at the 79-year-old hospital has become the young patients’ a favorite place to be and improved their emotional state.
Israeli environmental, insect experts battle invasive fire ants
Israel's Environmental Protection Ministry and the Nature and Parks Authority have launched a national effort to monitor fire ants to combat their spread.
My Word: Between butterflies and rockets
Palestinian rockets do not come out of the blue. Unlike Common Blue Butterflies, they should not be treated as one of nature’s wonders but as acts of war.
Why are insects attracted to light bulbs in the house? Now, there's a scientific explanation
Scientists in London have revealed a shocking explanation for the annoying phenomenon of insects gathering around house lightbulbs and artificial light sources.
Woman comes home from vacation to find 'black dust' caused by ants
A woman in New South Wales, Australia, came home from a five-day vacation to find strange black dust in her bathroom.
Bumble bees can teach each other to solve problems - study
This study is the first of its kind to look into the spread of behavioral problem-solving in bees.
Indian 'Hitler' stink bug attracts international attention
The creature, whose proper Latin name is Catacanthus Incarnatus, kicked off a trend of naming bugs after famous people.
TikTok asks: Are you sharp enough to spot the butterfly in this picture?
The picture shared on TikTok shows some lovely pink flowers with a butterfly hiding among them. Can you find it? Time to test your skills.
Israeli scientists find combined weight of all bugs on Earth - study
The collective weight of terrestrial arthropods is about 1 billion tons, which is roughly the same as the weight of all people and farm animals on Earth combined.
