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
How locusts can help us prevent car crashes
Locusts and flies can teach us how to reduce the number of vehicle crashes through obstacle-avoiding neural circuits.
Test how sharp you are: Can you find the butterfly in this picture?
The picture shows lovely pink flowers with a butterfly hiding among them. Think you can find it?
Why should anyone want to eat bugs instead of cows?
Growing interest in insect farming as a source of protein may have you wondering why anyone would want to eat a crunchy creepy-crawly rather than stick with traditional, mooing protein sources.
Blue dragonflies can help scientists make better robots - study
The blue dasher dragonfly is common and catches 95% of its pray in midair. Scientists think it can help lead to the development of better robots.
Male wasps attack predators with their genitals - study
The use of male genitalia to defend against predators is unprecedented and has never been seen before, which is what makes this study so groundbreaking.
Why do some people believe that these mosquitoes are gov't spy drones?
A viral clip showing mosquitoes with numbers on their bodies got a lot of attention by conspiracy theorists who are sure the government uses them to spy.
Can ivermectin help exterminate bed bugs? - study
A new peer-reviewed study by North Carolina State University analyzed the effects of anti-parasitic drugs ivermectin and fluralaner in fighting bed bugs.
Have scientists unlocked genetic secret for finer silk? - study
How were silkworms domesticated and bred?
Here's what you need to know about mosquito bites
How many ants are crawling on Earth? Scientists say 20 quadrillion
Researchers have made the most thorough assessment to date of the global population of ants—insects that have colonized almost everywhere on the planet.
