The fossil, estimated to be around 151 million years old, dates back to the Jurassic period and represents the oldest known ...

The fossil shows a unique evolutionary adaptation: a mechanism that likely allowed it to firmly anchor to surrounding rocks.

Deep under the Jurassic rock beds of New South Wales, scientists discovered fossilized insects that push back the history of ...

CLEVELAND — They're back, and they're everywhere. A fresh swarm of midges has descended on Northeast Ohio this week, coating cars, windows, buildings, and anything else in their path. The tiny, ...

Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in ... 2025 shows a Diptera Nematocera fly of the family Chironomidae (non-biting midges) trapped in a ...

Lake Erie’s lingering warmth is fueling another round of midges this week, and experts say late fall hatches are becoming ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Amber found in the Amazon forest region of Ecuador containing a trove of well-preserved fossils of wasps, midges, flies, beetles and other insects is giving a ...

This photo provided by researchers in September 2025 shows a Diptera Nematocera fly of the family Chironomidae (non-biting midges) trapped in a Cretaceous-era amber sample discovered in Ecuador.

A study in Medical and Veterinary Entomology has investigated whether Culicoides biting midges—tiny insects that can carry ...

What do no-see-ums look like? Hayes said no-see-ums are essentially “really small flies.” “Basically, they’re akin to a mosquito, like a tiny mosquito, but their mouth loo ...

First imported cases of the Oropouche virus; authorities urge the population to seek immediate medical attention in case of ...

WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Amber found in the Amazon forest region of Ecuador containing a trove of well-preserved fossils of wasps, midges, flies, beetles and other insects is giving a glimpse ...