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 do Israeli woodlice mate when predators like scorpions lurk nearby?
A Hebrew University study reveals the impact predators have on female-male relations among woodlice.
Ant hivemind behaves like a neural network when making decisions -study
When facing rising temperatures, colonies collectively evacuate the nest when the ground becomes too warm, It is almost as if the colony of ants has a greater, collective mind.
Lice jumped from birds to ancient elephant ancestor, spread to mammals - study
A parasite switching hosts from birds to mammals isn't unheard of, but it is incredibly rare. This has only happened a few times.
'Biblical' swarms of giant crickets ravage western US crops
Amidst drought and warming temperatures, conditions favored by the crickets, outbreaks across the West have worsened.
Klil launches first ecological butterfly lake park in world
The park is an open area and not a closed greenhouse, in order to allow butterflies in the area to stay and reproduce in the park.
For first time, ‘little fire ants’ discovered to endanger lives
Doctors in Sheba Medical Center are the first to discover that the invasive species is not only a garden pest, but fire ant bites can also endanger lives.
'Fearless' naming: New species of millipede named after Taylor Swift
The celebrated "Shake It Off" singer has been honored with one of the newest species in this group of creepy-crawlies named after her.
Chimpanzees use insects to treat wounds, help each other - study
The research reveals the intelligence of chimpanzees and their prosocial behavior, highlighting how close they are to humans on the evolutionary ladder.
Want to stop mosquito bites? This study may explain how
Everyone has most likely asked: Is there any way to not get bitten by mosquitoes? Yes, and it has everything to do with color.
Rare insect species with leaf-shaped genitals found in Uganda
Phlogis kibalensis, the new leafhopping discovery, is the first member of the rare genus to be stopped since 1969.
