insects

Newly Discovered Singapore Firefly Found in Unusual Habitat

Medicine & Technology Apr 06, 2021

A new luminous firefly species identified as Luciola singapura has recently been discovered in Singapore, reportedly the first time since 1909.

Insect Play Dead for an Hour to Stay Alive

Mar 04, 2021

Scientists observed an insect whose scheme is to fake its death for as long as 61 minutes to stay away from its predators and be eaten.

Like Humans, Moths Prefer Dim Red Light for a Romantic Night

Feb 24, 2021

Typically, humans dim the light and have the red light turned on for a romantic night with their partner, and moths happen to do the same in the circumstances like this.

These Cockroaches Practices Mutual Cannibalism Post-Coital Bliss

Feb 18, 2021

Mutual cannibalism may be the key for these cockroaches. They eat each other after coitus, and it is not because they are hungry.

Dragonflies Perform Somersaults to Return to an Upright Stance

Feb 14, 2021

Researchers used high-speed cameras and CGI technology to reveal that dragonflies can do somersaults to return to an upright stance when flying upside down.

Researchers Explore Tsetse Flies’ Reproductive Biology, Provide New Insights Using 3-D Imaging Method

Feb 03, 2021

Scientists have discovered the intact organs and tissues of tsetse flies, carriers of the parasites causing a fatal infection identified as African sleeping sickness, specifically their reproductive biology.

Expect Trillions of Brood X Cicada To Invade the US After Hibernation For 17 Years

Jan 22, 2021

Brood X cicada colony is set to invade 15 states of the US after 17 years of hibernating in the ground. These insects are said to be in trillions and produce a noise of 100 decibels.

Male Praying Mantis Developed A Mechanism To Avoid Decapitation After Mating

Jan 21, 2021

Male praying mantis always ends up decapitated after mating but a new study revealed that these insects have developed a new trick to avoid being eaten by their mate.

Scientists Just Discovered the Sisters of the Fleas

Jan 18, 2021

For over two centuries, scientists believe that fleas are related to beetles or flies, but they finally found the "sisters of all the fleas."

New Study of Eurasian Eagle Owl Diet Reveals Threatened Giant Bush-Crickets

Jan 05, 2021

Scientists examining the diet of the Eurasian Eagle Owl in Bulgaria earned a fresh insight on the often overlooked and rare bush-crickets, better understanding the distribution and possibly conservation of this insect species.

Researchers Explain How Colorado Potato Beetles Ward Off Pesticides

Dec 22, 2020

New research specifies Colorado Potato Beetles had beaten"lead arsenate, mercury DDT, and dieldrin," and more than 50 other pesticides.

Experts Reveal How Insects Formed Its Wings

Dec 03, 2020

Based on findings, the team confirmed that insect wings "evolved from an outgrowth or 'lobe' on an ancestral crustacean's legs."

Science Times - Insects Can Be an Essential Teaching Tool for Children, According To Research

Insects Can Be an Essential Teaching Tool for Children - Researchers

Nov 30, 2020

Researchers conducted a survey to study further and discover more about how public schools are using insects when teaching kids.

Australia to Use Wolbachia Bacteria to Halt Buffalo Fly Spread

Nov 04, 2020

Australian cattle farmers, especially those from the northern part of the continent, has had to contend with the serious threat that is the Buffalo fly.