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Insect decline is being driven by losses among the locally more common species, according to a new study. The meta-analysis of 923 locations around the world notes two significant trends: 1) the ...

The seedhead and root-boring weevil feed only on invasive spotted knapweed, and die when the weed is no longer available, according to USDA.

"Scientists have overlooked this species for so long," said Kyushu University entomologist Ryōta Seki in a statement.

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'Preserving butterflies is not just about preserving beauty and color, but about the stability and health of ecosystems on ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. but new research reveals insects are also major victims of ...

Kyushu University student Ryōta Seki discovered a tiny black ladybug that turned out to be a new species — and he didn’t have ...

New 'Giant Stick' Insect Species Discovered in Australia Has Been Growing For Millions of Years originally appeared on Parade. In a rainforest teeming with snakes, spiders, and all manner of hidden ...

An invasive insect species is infesting Bridgewater, and it may already be too late to stop it. The Massachusetts Department ...

Researchers at iDiv looked at long-term trends of land-based insects, such as beetles, moths, and grasshoppers, and found that decreases in the number of the formerly most common species have ...