Insects : Science World Report

Apr 27, 2015 08:50 AM EDT

Bees at Risk of Addiction to Nectar Laden with Harmful Pesticides

Bees could actually become addicted to pesticides.

Mar 26, 2015 03:36 PM EDT

New Jumping Spider With Mating Plug Discovered In India: 28th Addition To Genus Stenaelurillus

New findings published in the journal ZooKeys look at the recent discovery of a little jumping spider that belongs to the family Salticidae and the genus Stenaelurillus. Discovered in the "Western Ghats" of southern India, the spider Stenaelurillus albus, along with other similar species, has a mati...

Mar 26, 2015 08:27 AM EDT

Superswarms of Two of the Most Destructive Termite Species are in South Florida

Two of the most destructive termite species in the world are swarming simultaneously in South Florida.

Mar 06, 2015 10:31 AM EST

Baby Praying Mantises Perform Spectacular Leaps by Harnessing Mid-Air Spin

Baby praying mantises can perform some spectacular leaps. Now, scientists have used high-speed video to capture some of these amazing jumps.

Mar 05, 2015 08:12 AM EST

Geek Gadgets: The Top Insect-Inspired Products for Any Bug-Lover

Spring is just around the corner and you know what that means: bugs. But if you're like us, you don't mind these insects; in fact, you might think they're pretty cool. That's why we looked at the top five weird and cool bug-themed items for your life for this week's Geek Gadgets.

Mar 02, 2015 11:31 PM EST

New York City Rats May Be Carrying Plague-Ridden Fleas

New findings published in the Journal of Medical Entomology reveal that since the1920s, rats in New York City were found to carry a flea species that's actually capable of transmitting plague pathogens.

Feb 18, 2015 06:28 PM EST

Did Tropical Fire Ants Really Travel On 16th Century Ships?

Tropical fire ants may have been the first ant species to travel the globe.

Feb 06, 2015 07:08 AM EST

Tiny Termites Hold Back Entire Deserts from Spreading to Savannas and Grasslands

Termites may be able to hold back entire deserts. Scientists have taken a closer look at these insects and have found that their large dirt mounds are crucial when it comes to stopping the spread of deserts into semi-arid ecosystems and agricultural lands.

Feb 05, 2015 11:05 AM EST

Tropical Wasps Attack Intruder Insects with Unfamiliar Faces

It turns out that like humans, wasps don't like an unfamiliar face. Scientists have found that a species of tropical wasps can memorize the faces of members of their colony and then attack any individual with an unfamiliar face.

Feb 03, 2015 11:17 AM EST

How a Fly's Sense of Smell Reveals the Switch from Carnivore to Herbivore

Changing your lifestyle from eating meat to eating veggies doesn't seem like a big deal-and it isn't. For an entire species, though, it's a complete change in biology. Now, scientists have found out how this evolutionary process occurs in species.

Dec 26, 2014 01:33 PM EST

Scientists Create Pheromone Trap to Combat Bedbug Epidemic

Bedbugs are pesky insects, living in mattresses and coming out at night to bite at your exposed skin. Now, though, scientists may have just created a new technique to combat the global bedbug epidemic.

Dec 24, 2014 10:05 AM EST