insects Archive
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Bacterial prophage leads to incompatible lovers
Posted on March 15, 2017 | No CommentsWolbachia is a bacterium that infects arthropods, such as insects and nematodes. Wolbachia has attracted a lot of attention from the researchers world-wide because it […] -
What Katydid
Posted on April 17, 2014 | No CommentsNah, this isn’t about the fictitious tomboy from the 19th century children’s book ‘What Katy Did’. This is about some undoubtedly much more fascinating individuals belonging […] -
Butterflies: Tougher than You Think!
Posted on February 14, 2014 | No CommentsMost people would admit to having a minor interest or curiosity in butterflies… and why wouldn’t they? Butterflies are fascinating creatures that flit through the […] -
Invasive Ladybird Beetles Escape Parasitism
Posted on January 7, 2014 | 1 CommentThe world of insects is full of diverse and violent blood-curdling relationships. With more than a million species described, and an estimation of ten quintillion […] -
The sexually confusing lives of male insects
Posted on November 25, 2013 | No CommentsIt’s likely that you’ve heard of it. Some of you may have even witnessed this behavior yourself . From dogs in the park, to mallard […] -
Picking and choosing
Posted on January 25, 2013 | No CommentsOur sense of smell is one of the most important methods by which we interact with the world, but the most poorly understood. It is […]