Insects - Page 17

March 2, 2023

Researcher stumbles upon 'super rare' insect at Arkansas Walmart that dates back to Jurassic period

A researcher and professor who encountered an insect at an Arkansas Walmart discovered while teaching an online course that he had stumbled upon a rare Jurassic-era creature.

February 18, 2023

Repelling flies with water and pennies: Does the trick work?

People have been sharing a rumored pest control hack that supposedly repels houseflies with pennies, water and a plastic bag. Here's how and why some Americans are trying it.

February 2, 2023

New mosquito repellent device could better protect US military service members

A new device developed at the University of Florida provides protection from mosquitoes for members of the U.S. military, requiring no heat, electricity or skin contact.

February 1, 2023

Watch these brave bee keepers collect honey

Bee keepers in China collect wild bee honey from cliffs by rappelling down the side. This job is dangerous and requires workers to be brave, according to the honey company manager Aley Chen.

February 1, 2023

Monarch butterflies wintering in CA rebound for 2nd year in a row

Monarch butterflies wintering along the California coast are rebounding for the second year in a row, after 2020 saw levels that put the insects closer to extinction.

December 7, 2022

Washington state sees no northern giant hornets in 2022

There has been no sightings in 2022 of the northern giant hornets in Washington state. The hornets will not be considered eradicated until they go three years without one.

December 5, 2022

Christmas tree shockers: These creatures were hiding among their families' fir branches

Christmas trees have brought surprises for some homeowners — including a praying mantis egg sack, a snake, a tiny owl and a koala. Homeowners shared how they handled these situations.

October 21, 2022

Terrifying close-up of an ant's face gives horror movie monsters a run for their money

Nikon's 48th annual Small World Photomicrography Competition featured amazing microscopic photography, including a zoomed-in shot of an ant's face — and it has the internet freaking out.

October 7, 2022

New Serbian beetle species named after tennis great Novak Djokovic

Serbian scientists have named a new beetle species Duvalius Dokovici after tennis player Novak Djokovic because of its speed, strength and durability.

September 30, 2022

Ankle-hungry mosquitoes are plaguing Southern California

The Aedes mosquito, a tropical insect with a hunger for human ankles, has migrated in mass to Southern California. It needs relatively small amounts of water.