UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to ...
Over the past 20 years a steady trickle of scientific papers has reported that there are fewer insects than there used to be. Both the combined weight (what scientists call biomass) and diversity of ...
People think of New Zealand as two large islands separated by a thin channel of water. However, this country also includes ...
Death-feigning behaviour, commonly known as thanatosis or tonic immobility, is a widespread antipredator strategy among insects. By adopting a state of immobility that mimics death, insects can reduce ...
Predatory insects have been shown to live longer when they have access to nectar and pollen, according to a new study. Thus, flowers don't just benefit insects, they help farmers farm sustainably.