I discovered a way to identify the millions of species on Earth after a lightbulb moment in the supermarket
The challenge of identifying diverse moth species overwhelmed a seasoned entomologist, leading to a breakthrough idea of using DNA for species identification. [ more ]
Luminescent bees with 'unusual metallic reflections' are discovered as new species
Three new species of luminescent bees have been discovered in California and Arizona.
The bees have unusual metallic reflections that set them apart from other bees in the region.
The study was able to identify and name the new bees, thanks in part to the collection of specimens by Philip Hunter Timberlake, a renowned entomologist. [ more ]
A Double Brood' of Periodical Cicadas Will Emerge in 2024
The forests in the eastern half of the U.S. have been unusually quiet due to the absence of periodical cicadas in the past two years, but they are expected to emerge in large numbers in 2024.
This year will see the emergence of both a 13-year brood and a 17-year brood of periodical cicadas in the eastern U.S., a rare occurrence. [ more ]