DCNR tries to protect state trees from killer insect species
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) - A dangerous insect responsible for killing thousands of acres of hemlock in North Carolina recently...
Month: September 2021
Invasive insect spotted in Massachusetts
A new invasive insect that has appalled farmers for years has been discovered in Massachusetts.The spotted lanternfly, native to Southeast...
Insect farm uses artificial intelligence to promote food safety
“Events this year and last have shown just how fragile our global food system truly is,” said Fotis Fotiadis, CEO...
Avoiding the Insect Apocalypse by Dave Goulson – Review
As we look to COP 15 on Biodiversity in October 2021 for global leadership and direction, this book helps us...
Lanternfly warning: If you see this beautiful spotted insect flying across the United States, authorities want you to kill it
At first glance, the adult Lantern is a handsome sight with bright red mottled wings and a small bumblebee-like body....
RuPaul Gets a Rainbow Bug Named After Him
A newly identified iridescent fly with "legs for days" has been named after drag icon RuPaul.The soldier fly, officially crowned...
Could NFTs finance the discovery of new insect species?
Three-dimensional models of insects, like that of an undescribed species of Baltic amber parasitoid wasp, generated using micro-CT, are extremely...
Kansas boy’s bug entry at state fair wins award, sparks federal investigation | Kansas
A young contestant's proud entry to the Kansas State Fair caused a stir when a judge saw the submitted specimen...
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Invasive insect travels to Kansas, prompting federal investigation
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KWCH) - An invasive insect, not native to Kansas, has been found in the state and is part...
Insect proteins hold ‘great potential’ to reduce carbon footprint of European consumers, finds study by Flags
September 08, 2021 --- Researchers from the University of Helsinki and LUT University, Finland, analyzed the extent...
Light pollution could kill essential insect species
It's no secret that moths are a bit obsessed with light, whether they hover around your back porch light bulb...