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The blowfly larvae bodies have evolved to closely resemble those of the termites, the researchers report February 10 in Current Biology. Inside the nest, termites recognize each other through touch, ...

Most insect bites are itchy for several days. Any pinkness or redness usually lasts 3 days. The swelling may last 7 days. Insect bites of the upper face can cause severe swelling around the eye. This ...

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The new species is named Hylaeus paumako in a nod to the Hawaiian word “paumākō,” which means grief or mourning, according to ...

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Discover how the Antarctic midge, Antarctica's only native insect, survives extreme cold through unique adaptations.

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Researchers have discovered blow fly larvae with fake termite faces on their rears that enable them to socially integrate into termite colonies in the mountains of Morocco.

Nature is full of impostors, and many of them are found in the insect world. Certain species, such as the bee fly or the ant ...