New research shows invasive species are reducing insect populations worldwide and weakening ecosystems people rely on.
ORLANDO, Fla. – With all the tropical downpours the last few days, are insect sightings becoming more frequent? It’s not the eyes playing tricks, it’s a thing. Insects like us are impacted by the rain ...
Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist predators consume various prey in their larval and adult stages. Surprisingly, ...
Royama, T.A note on the role of predation models in strategies for biological control.--Newsom, L.D. Predator insecticide relationships.--Hagen, K.S. The significance of predaceous Coccinelliadae in ...
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 ...
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 ...