InsectNet -- which is backed by a dataset of 12 million insect images, including many collected by citizen-scientists -- provides identification and predictions for more than 2,500 insect species at ...

The larvae are usually domestic pests of woollen goods or museum pests, but also live in nests of birds and mammals. The adults visit flowers to feed on pollen and nectar, and in houses are often ...

InsectNet isn’t just for farmers, though. Singh said it could also help agents at ports or border crossings identify invasive species. Or it could help researchers working on ecological studies. This ...

Things to remember when considering digital pictures: If insect is found feeding on a plant, correct specimen identification may also require an identification of the plant as well. Here are some ...