The animal kingdom can be even stranger than fiction. Case in point: a larva that looks more like it was made-for-TV than ...

Parasitoid insects, unlike parasites, kill their hosts by consuming them during their larval stage. Most parasitoids are small wasps and flies, and they infect a wide range of insects and arachnids.

Above: lady beetles are being released into Purdue greenhouses as a biological control agent. Photo by Purdue University. Some insects are pests, but not all insects are bad. Overwhelmingly, the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Sometimes, when an animal comes in contact with a predator, its ...

The summit of Flagstaff Mountain is dominated by old ponderosa pines. Within the last several decades, drought, high winds, mountain pine beetles and mistletoes have taken their toll, leaving numerous ...

With striking high-speed video footage, scientists have for the first time detailed how predatory mosquito larvae attack and capture prey in aquatic habitats. This new research sheds light on behavior ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Artificial light at night can wreak havoc on a number of animals ...