Once these eggs are submerged in water, they hatch into larvae, often called "wrigglers." The larvae are aquatic and feed on algae, protozoa, and other organic matter in the water. After about a week ...

Insects are vanishing from pristine rainforests. “Around the world many insect populations are crashing.” (Natural History Museum, April 2025) Insects are ...

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...

DALLESPORT, Wash. — Folklore suggests that garlic keeps vampires away. It also works against the invasive insect spotted wing drosophila, said Bridget Hatfield, a research scientist with Kemin ...

The next time you hop into a lake and feel a painful pinch on your toe, it could be a giant water bug. These bugs, also known as Lethocerus americanus, belong to the Belostomatidae family. They are ...

Despite the risk, you'll want to get rid of this insect before it multiplies. During the breeding season, the female can lay up to 150 eggs. However, avoid using bare hands!

Disney World’s ‘clever’ lice check surprises mum In a TikTok video that has since gone viral, one mum has revealed the subtle way Disney World staff check kids for head lice.

The main differences between spiders and insects lie in their body structure and anatomy. Insects typically have three body segments (head, thorax, and abdomen), six legs, and antennae.

Explore an ultra-clear ditch pond teeming with shimmering gold fish eggs a stunning underwater discovery. This rare natural sight offers a fascinating glimpse into aquatic life and fish breeding ...