Insects
Flesh-eating parasite found in US patient for first time in decades
CDC confirms the first human screwworm infection in decades after a Maryland case. Officials say the risk to the US public is very low.
Not just a pesky nuisance: Insect oil could revolutionize animals’ wellness
Scientists discover Australia's heaviest insect - a new species of stick insect
10-year-old girl screaming at a bug caused stampede after Beyoncé concert, officials say
Israeli scientists: Stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing insect behavior
Female moths avoid plants emitting distress sounds, Israeli scientists find.
Invisible 'sky highway': 700 million migratory insects navigate across Israel each year
“We’ve only just begun to understand the scale and complexity of insect migration,” said Dr. Werber. “It’s a natural wonder that connects continents—and it’s happening right over our heads.”
Ancient 'zombie' fungi found in amber reveal earliest parasitic relationships with insects
Discovery pushes back origin of Ophiocordyceps fungi by 30 million years, suggesting fungi evolved by shifting to new hosts.
Meet 'Subject 33': The person mosquitoes can't resist
Research shows that higher levels of skin carboxylic acids make people 100 times more attractive to mosquitoes.
With transition to springtime, Israel can expect to see more of the fiery copper butterfly
Springtime brings blossoms to Israel, and these attract butterflies. One of the most common species that we can find almost everywhere is the little Fiery Copper butterfly.
Antarctica’s only native insect’s unique survival mechanism
Before the second winter, the larvae reach their final stage but don't pupate. Instead, they enter obligatory diapause, a natural dormancy phase in their life cycle.
Russia bracing for possible mass locust invasion in the summer
To combat the potential locust invasion, 85.8 million rubles will be allocated for creating special squads and purchasing ground sprayers.
The 'unsung heroes': Life-sustaining roles of pollinators and parasitoids
“By studying them, we’re not just learning about their world; we’re finding ways to make our own world more sustainable," Prof. Segoli said.
The real-life horror of cordyceps: nature's zombie-making fungi
Entomophthora muscae infects flies and manipulates their behavior to spread spores.
Brazilian girl killed by South America's most dangerous scorpion
The Brazilian yellow scorpion, or by its scientific name Tityus serrulatus, is considered the most venomous scorpion in South America.
A 99-million-year-old bug that lived in Myanmar discovered by Israeli researchers
Compared to the species already known to science, the new features of the bug include unique colors and shapes that the researchers believe were used as a deterrent against predators.
