A parasitic wasp that flew among dinosaurs had a Venus flytrap-like contraption on its abdomen that likely allowed it to ...

The parasitic wasp’s abdomen boasts a set of flappy paddles lined with thin bristles, resembling “a small bear trap attached ...

They work as hard as bees to pollinate our plants, often look and sound like bees but have no sting – yet hoverflies remain ...

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Ever wondered what footballers and Batman have in common with hoverflies? Well, it’s all in the name. Both have lent their ...

The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests, boost soil ...

In some regions of the world, wild-caught insects have been a valuable source of protein for centuries. However, the mass ...

Ladybugs, though popular, were surprising underachievers in pear orchards. Of the 38 collected, only 17% had spider mite DNA ...

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The clever trick can help gardeners to naturally reduce pest problems and minimise the need for chemical pesticides.

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