While most animals reproduce sexually, some species rely solely on females for parthenogenetic reproduction. Even in these ...

According to the team, the relationship between the blow fly larvae and termites appears to be some form of social parasitism ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport intercepted two rare insects in a shipment of flowers from South Africa, officials announced ...

While most animals reproduce sexually, some species rely solely on females for parthenogenetic reproduction. Even in these ...

The Orsillus maculatus was found by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agricultural specialists, arriving in cypress cones ...

A rare Amazon cold wave dropped temperatures drastically, prompting researchers to study its effects on wildlife. While most ...

A heathland restoration project has helped rare wildlife return to the National Trust’s Kinver Edge A rare species of insect has returned to a heathland site for the first time in nine years ...

Some very rare insects are entirely dependent on a single plant species. For example, there is a small, endangered species of beetle that feeds only on the Lundy cabbage (Rhychosinapis wrightii).

Work to protect the habitat of rare dragonfly and damselfly species has been carried out at a historic castle by the National Trust for Scotland. The conservation charity has completed important ...

Insects aren't just an unusual accompaniment to wine. Eating them could help sustain Earth's booming population, as Museum scientist Dr Duncan Sivell reveals. Superhero movies may be popular right now ...