Animal survival depends on effective attack and defense strategies, yet how these behaviors arise remains unclear. Addressing ...

The twospotted spider mite and the chilli thrips are a pain for Florida strawberry growers. Scientists focus on a predatory ...

Throughout this month, K-State’s Division of Facilities will continue removing trees on campus to prevent infestations of ...

Centipedes are often described as aggressive predators, but their effectiveness depends on direct comparisons with other ...

That’s only one problem. Your immune system also has an adaptive system of specialized immune cells and antibodies that attack and destroy invading microbes. This system remembers what those intruders ...

Beetles are one of the most diverse animal groups on Earth, but some species push evolution to unusual extremes. This video ...

Insects are an appealing food source because they are rich in protein and require few resources. While a possible future ...

Many of our most precious childhood memories feature the magnificent firefly. Known for their charming bioluminescence, ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird ...

Last week felt like I should have been working in the garden, flying a kite, or wade fishing for crappie. Other than the two ...

In truth, it is not a paradox. The animals involved all seem perfectly eager participants in heterosexual behaviour, as well, so their reproduction is not compromised. It is, though, a puzzle—for ...

Ants farm aphids. It's weird yet fascinating. And a bit like a miniature horror movie. But it's a nightmare for gardeners.