Discover how the Antarctic midge, Antarctica's only native insect, survives extreme cold through unique adaptations.

However, larvae treated with drugs frequently show delayed pupation, suggesting the need for further research into the impact of different compounds on various insect species over more extended ...

The first complete 3D reconstruction of the compound eye of a minute wasp species sheds light on the nuts and bolts of size reduction.

With a rich and well understood natural history and a long tradition of being used to address fundamental issues in development, neuroscience, behaviour, ecology and evolution, social insects are ...

However, this process generates microplastics, complicating the safe use of the resulting frass (larval manure) as a soil amendment. Integrating insect farming with biochar production offers a ...

Water striders walk on this membrane. Water striders eat insects and larvae on the surface of water, such as mosquitoes and fallen dragonflies. There are many such other interesting aquatic insects ...

Dr Ghali said that the disease, which is termed cysticercosis, is due to the presence of larval cysts of the tapeworm Taenia solium. The parasite infects humans through eating raw or undercooked ...

Insects add to the overall environment in Aloft, but they can also help you with crafting. Whether you need insects to improve the health of an ecosystem or you’re foraging for honey, insects ...

“This is a condition known as cysticercosis. Essentially, these are larval cysts of taenia solium — also known as the pork tapeworm.” He explained that the unnamed patient developed the ...

While many consider the giant water bug a dangerous nuisance, this insect benefits humans by eating mosquito larvae. If you find giant water bugs living in ponds and other natural bodies of water ...

A healthy person can have some minor variations in the diaphragm's anatomy. For example, the left or right side may be slightly higher or lower without affecting physical functions. During pregnancy, ...