Although every species on the planet somehow plays a role in maintaining the ecosystem, there are some species whose absence ...

When hunger sets in and food is scarce, even the most ordinary things begin to look tempting. Picture yourself in a survival ...

Eating insects is considered as disgusting or even primitive in Western societies but elsewhere, 2 billion people consume insects on a regularly basis. Now, according to a report released by the UN ...

Ladybugs, lacewings, and other beneficial insects feed on plant pests and naturally make gardens more pest-resistant. But like pollinators, these “good bugs" also feed on nectar and pollen, and ...

There are 2,100 insects species consumed as food in over 110 countries. Consuming insects is common in many global cuisines -- from roasted grasshoppers in Mexico to deep-fried mealworms in Thailand - ...

The steady glow from streetlights is changing the texture of tree leaves, making them less appetizing to insects, according to new research from China. Light pollution and fog combining to blur a New ...

Hummingbirds love to eat insects just as much as they love to drink nectar. Adding a wide range of nectar-rich plants can ...

One of the first questions usually asked when people are introduced to using bio-agents (insects to help control noxious weeds) is: "How safe are these insects?" This is a legitimate concern and needs ...

Light pollution disrupts circadian rhythms and ecosystems worldwide – but for plants, dependent on light for photosynthesis, its effects could be profound. Now scientists writing in Frontiers in Plant ...