Over the past 20 years a steady trickle of scientific papers has reported that there are fewer insects than there used to be. Both the combined weight (what scientists call biomass) and diversity of ...

Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to a new study. Insect ...

Parasitoid insects, unlike parasites, kill their hosts by consuming them during their larval stage. Most parasitoids are small wasps and flies, and they infect a wide range of insects and arachnids.

Death-feigning behaviour, commonly known as thanatosis or tonic immobility, is a widespread antipredator strategy among insects. By adopting a state of immobility that mimics death, insects can reduce ...

LAGRANGE – Winter can be a time of significant temperature variation. Cold snaps and warmer than usual spells often spark ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to ...