Insects - Page 27

August 3, 2020

Australian 'assassin flies' named after Deadpool, Stan Lee, Black Widow

Scientists in Australia have identified five previously unknown species of "assassin flies," naming them after several Marvel superheroes, as well as famed comic book writer, Stan Lee. 

August 3, 2020

'Murder hornet' trapped for first time in Washington state, experts say

Nearly four months after the murder hornet first appeared in the U.S., researchers at the Washington State Department of Agriculture have trapped the irate insect for the first time in the state.

July 5, 2020

At least 18 Miami-Dade County residents contract West Nile virus, health officials say

Health officials in Miami-Dade County, Fla., on Saturday confirmed that at least 18 county residents have contracted the West Nile virus.

June 30, 2020

Photographer captures remarkable images of endangered butterfly flying off flower

A photographer has captured remarkable photos of endangered butterflies flying off flowers at a nature preserve in the U.K., British news agency SWNS reports.

June 29, 2020

Scientists discover 'Joker' spider

Scientists have discovered a new species of spider with a red-and-white pattern that is similar to the makeup worn by the infamous Batman villain, the Joker.

June 12, 2020

Tiny spider gets big close-up with photographer's camera

A minuscule Hyllus diardi jumping spider has apparently learned the art of the selfie.

June 8, 2020

World’s oldest bug discovered on Scottish island

Scientists have identified the world's oldest bug.

June 8, 2020

Devoted beekeeper risks her life every day despite deadly allergy

A beekeeper in England says she will continue with her job, despite recently learning that she's allergic to getting stung.

June 5, 2020

Vast locust swarms in East Africa put almost 5 million people at risk of hunger and famine: Experts

Vast locust swarms in East Africa could put almost 5 million people in the region at risk of hunger and famine, according to the International Rescue Committee. 

May 26, 2020

Get set for the return of cicadas and their 'alien-like wail' after 17 years underground

After 17 years underground, vast armies of cicadas and their “alien-like wail” are set to emerge in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.