Birds have a pretty diverse lunch menu, some munch on seeds and berries, while others like to supplement their diet with ...

The largest insect swarm ever recorded has completely taken over an entire country, filling the skies with billions of flying ...

Discover the contributions of Charles Henry Turner, a pioneering African American entomologist, who first proved insects could remember, learn, and feel.

Cochineal’s significance as a red dye has guided human history in the Americas and beyond. So first, what is cochineal? Cochineal is the name of the insect and the red dye that is made from it.

February’s the shortest month, and it is more than halfway over. There are already signs that some birds are ready to embrace the shift in seasons as winter advances, albeit in fits and starts ...

Feb. 13, 2025 — Male fruit flies don't just sing to their mates; they also use sound-cancelling wing-flicks to jockey with rivals. This new understanding of how male flies compete for female ...

Anaphylactic reactions are very rare after other insect bites. Reason: other insects don't have venom. Most insect bites cause a red bump. Some are larger (like a hive). Some have a small water ...

When you envision a black bear, you may picture our state’s second largest mammal as being a big, meat-eating killer. Technically, black bears are omnivores. Omnivores eat plants and animals. But did ...

Knowing how to recognize and deal with pests that are commonly found on lemon trees can help to ensure your plant thrives and ...