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 ...
Insects may be far more numerous than anyone thought. A new study estimates that Earth holds 14 million to 20 million insect ...
Playgrounds can host a variety of natural wonders – and, of course, kids! Now some students are not just learning about insects and spiders at school — they are putting them on the map and even ...
Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite inhabiting nearly every corner of the planet, many of the most common insect species ...
As the weather is warming up in the U.S., many Americans will be spraying themselves with insect repellent to protect against itchy bites and the spread of disease. However, you may be spraying ...
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 ...