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Insects

DNA analysis shows that there are more parasitoid wasp species than previously thought.

June 3, 2024

When Charles Darwin first encountered parasitoid wasps, he was horrified. In an 1860 letter to American botanist Asa Gray, he wrote: “I cannot persuade myself

It’s acceptable to mow in May; adding native plants is the best method to support pollinators.

May 17, 2024

It’s a simple idea: Stop mowing your lawn in the month of May to let flowers in the lawn, such as dandelions and clover, grow

Because they depend on one another to select the best locations for breeding, female mosquitoes are actively searching for these spots as spring approaches.

April 1, 2024

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, one of the most common species in the U.S., love everything about humans. They love our body heat and odors, which enable