Mimicry is another common strategy, where insects imitate the appearance of more dangerous or toxic species to ward off predators. Despite their advanced defenses, these insects face significant ...

Birds and bats act as non-chemical pest management in West African lowland rice fields, according to a recent study based in ...

Aphids are one pest that make every gardener sigh as they return continuously. They're extremely common and don't discriminate in the plants they attack – ornamentals, edibles, flowers, foliage, and ...

Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite inhabiting nearly every corner of the planet, many of the most common insect species ...

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.

This spider doesn’t run or hide when danger strikes. Instead, it builds a fake version of itself — and predators fall for it.

Termite queens form an essential part of the colony by sustaining them. They lay over 30,000 eggs a day, and without them, ...