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.

Summer brings warmer temperatures and longer days, and of course that means spending more time outdoors. Unfortunately, it ...

The "unique" way Antarctica’s only native insect survives the extreme cold could help humans travel deep into space, ...

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 ...

With bloated bellies and hairy legs, female flies try to look bigger to get food from courting mates. But male flies, in turn, have sharpened their eyesight to call their bluff. A new study suggests ...

This works throughout the stages of an insect's life: from egg to larva to pupa to adult. It works with look-alike species. And it works with diverse image qualities and orientations. The bottom line ...

In spring, the pupae complete their development and become flying insects; flies. Flies emerge at different times during the ...

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have identified venom genes from the endoparasitoid wasp Asobara japonica, which uses ...

Symbiotic relationships between species are both common and incredible, including those between ants and these four insects, ...

These sturdy insects reproduce quickly and are very challenging to eliminate, since they're attracted to common food items like bread and produce. With fruit flies, an ounce of prevention is worth ...

Photograph by Fura Through his website, Javier sells bulk packs of dried crickets and mealworms, frozen locusts and silkworm pupae, and powdered insects. Snack packs are sold in local supermarket ...