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While the mosquito might be an obvious choice, dragonflies can stop on a dime at 35 miles an hour and even fly backward.
Marina Henke: With insects, wings diversify even more. That’s because when you're really tiny, the viscosity of the air ...
Peak black fly season has passed in Michigan which is typically around mid-May through mid-June, but they continue to bite ...
If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging ...
Hang the feeder in a quiet spot close to the plants and flowers these feathered fairies already enjoy, but not in a spot that ...
"Symphonic Wings" seeks to erase barriers between scientists and the public as it advocates for helping to reverse the insect ...
Less than two hours after sunrise, with the shadows still blue and slanting hard in a dense growth of balsam firs and spruces ...
From rainbow beetles to orchid mantises, explore 10 rarest, most colourful insects. These vibrant creatures showcase nature’s ...
When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what ...
Male Japanese quails produce a strange seminal foam that appears to enhance the chances of successfully fertilizing an egg.
The African jacana is an unusual bird and at first glance looks quite out of proportion. However, as you will see in this ...
Two Notre Dame professors are using a symphonic poem titled “Symphonic Wings” to communicate the importance of insects and the dangers they face. The project, funded by a $150,000 grant, will ...