The discovery that what was long believed to be one fly species is actually two deepens researchers’ understanding of plant-pollinator relationships in a unique habitat in southern Africa. Until ...

Scientists have long turned to simpler organisms to help answer these questions, with the humble fruit fly emerging as an ideal candidate. These tiny insects share many genes with humans that are ...

Over the past seven years, Xiao-Long Lin has characterized nearly 70 new species of nonbiting midges and developed DNA barcodes to aid in future ecological surveys. Jef Akst was managing editor of The ...

Electroreception, the ability to sense electric fields, is a fascinating trait found in species like sharks, bees, and ...

With blue ghost firefly mating season almost upon us, here's how to get tickets to the yearly tour, information on the ...

The estimate of 5.5 million species of insects is interesting. What’s even more remarkable is that because scientists have ...

April is in full swing, which means it's time for spring showers, blooming flowers and beautiful melodies coming from your garden.

Some fruit flies sacrifice sleep to avoid parasites like mites. Researchers discovered marked differences in gene expression related to metabolism in the hypervigilant flies.

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect pest that poses a danger to North Carolina agricultural crops, grapevines, fruit trees, and a wide range of hardwood trees. They also attract ants and ...