Jeffery Starn and Jessica Hamel submitted this photo of an Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon) that was taken during a hike ...

Most insecticides will also kill the helpers, so follow directions and use in moderation. As warming temperatures arrive, ...

A golden-rayed blue butterfly caterpillar. Image credit: Zoos Victoria In winter 2023, about 2500 of the nursery’s boobialla plants found their forever homes in Zoos Victoria’s habitat-restoration ...

Having big black beetles get into food, clothing, or ornamental plants is never pleasant. The methods used depend on what beetles are presenting a problem.

A dark-colored insect reportedly spotted across Metro Manila has captivated social media users, prompting widespread curiosity about what this phenomenon could be. In a now-viral Facebook post on June ...

Some biological effects of feeding larvae of the armyworm Spodoptera latifascia with leaves of three plant species (cotton, soybean and lettuce) have been studied. Some indicative measurements were ...

BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY AND DIVERSITY Defensive behavior associated with secretions from the prosternal paired glands of the larvae of Heliconius erato phyllis Fabricius (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae) * Eliane ...

eLife Assessment This important manuscript investigates the role of olfactory cues in Pieris brassicae larvae, focusing on their interactions with the host plant Brassica oleracea and the parasitoid ...

Researchers from the University of Maine and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences have demonstrated a new approach to ...

Amid battles and food insecurity across Sudan, many people are turning to weeds and wild plants to sustain them.

Native plants are more than just part of the scenery. They’re the backbone of functioning ecosystems — especially for native birds and insects. When these plants disappear, so do the species that ...