This Insect Kills More Than a Million People Each Year
Summer brings warmer temperatures and longer days, and of course that means spending more time outdoors. Unfortunately, it ...
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'Got a leg stuck in my teeth': Jeanette Aw tries eating insects with kaya and honey
While the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has approved 16 species of insects for consumption, some of us would still squirm when the thought of eating these creatures comes to mind. Local actress-baker ...
Antarctica’s only native insect’s unique survival mechanism
Before the second winter, the larvae reach their final stage but don't pupate. Instead, they enter obligatory diapause, a natural dormancy phase in their life cycle.
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Ancient Societies Used Clay Rat Traps and Oils for Pest Control
Ancient people weren’t immune to bothersome pests. Learn about the different methods and tools they used to stay pest-free.
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Moth makes its flat wings appear 3D to trick predators
Scientists discovered a moth that appears 3D despite having flat wings. Tiny structures on its wings reflect light that ...
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This Moth’s Wings Create a Mind-Bending 3D Optical Illusion to Avoid Being Eaten
In the dense rainforests of northern Australia and South-East Asia, a master of disguise flutters through the shadows. The ...
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A non-flying mosquito, the only insect native to Antarctica, provides clues about cryopreservation
It experiences obligatory diapause, a period of dormancy that is naturally induced at a fixed time in an organism's life cycle. When we think of Antarctic animals, most would mention penguins, and ...
Auckland Fruit Fly Controls Lifted
Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe have been lifted after no further ...