Diving beetles (Dytiscidae) maintain the balance of pond ecosystems. They feed on other aquatic organisms, such as mosquito ...

Discover why prairie birds are the hidden gems of the grasslands, as well as some of the best birding locations to spot them.

Two additional tick species in the U.S. have been found capable of transmitting red meat allergy, or alpha-gal syndrome.

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Ants are one of the most common household pests in North Carolina. The insects can be a year-round issue, but you’re more ...

Researchers have discovered a new species of the elusive 'fairy lantern' genus Thismia in a hill dipterocarp forest in ...

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In alpha-gal syndrome, the immune system overreacts to a sugar known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose, or "alpha-gal" for short.

gray to tan hairs” with a “rusty-red crest” along the midline of their backs. The southern flannel moth is common in the Piedmont and coastal areas of the state, LoPresti said. As for their habitat, ...

Edible ant varieties include leafcutter, honeypot, lemon, and carpenter ants; offering around 14 grams of protein per 100 grams of red ants ... Edible species of beetles include long-horned ...