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Photography
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Rice weevil on a grain of rice wins 2025 Nikon Small World contest

A photomicrograph of a rice weevil on a single grain won the 2025 Nikon Small World contest, revealing detailed structure, behavior, and fresh pest perspective.
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Brits warned over infestation of FRUIT FLIES - how to get rid of them

'I've got three fruit fly traps in my kitchen, and they're all full with fruit flies. 'Where are they all coming from?'
Miscellaneous
Science
fromDefector
5 months ago

Sabrina Goes Hunting | Defector

Killing and collecting bugs raises ethical questions, revealing biases favoring charismatic megafauna over smaller creatures and can lead to appreciation through study.
Television
fromwww.esquire.com
5 months ago

We Asked a Bug Expert to Fact-Check 'Alien: Earth'

Alien: Earth integrates realistic entomological behaviors into its alien designs and containment scenarios, blending insect biology with sci-fi horror.
Books
fromColossal
6 months ago

'Butterfly' Explores 4,000 Years of Our Fascination with Lepidoptera in Art and Science

Butterflies and moths display extraordinary diversity, striking patterns, and symbolic significance, inspiring both scientific study and varied artistic representation.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago

This Invasive Ant's Sting Is like Fiberglass under the Skin. Here's How to Avoid It

The Asian needle ant is not a new invasive species but can cause severe allergic reactions, making awareness crucial.
Increased summer activity leads to more encounters with the Asian needle ant, prompting warnings due to its painful sting.
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Red-eyed zombie bugs emerge hungry for sex after 17-year slumber - and they're set to take over these states

The phenomenon of cicadas emerging every 17 years is enhanced this time by a fungus that increases their mating urges, creating a bizarre intersection of nature and horror.
OMG science
Pets
fromDefector
10 months ago

The Very Grisly Caterpillar | Defector

A unique caterpillar on O'ahu is carnivorous and known for decorating itself with the remains of its prey, gaining the nickname 'bone collector.'
Atlanta Braves
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Invasive pest with deadly venom spreads across the US - and triggers warning from scientists

The Asian needle ant poses serious health risks due to its ability to cause anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals.
fromThe Washington Post
11 months ago

'Bone collector' caterpillar, a new species, wears outfit of body parts

"One of the most elaborate cases was adorned with a weevil head, an ant head, spider legs, bits of fly wing and pieces of beetle wing and abdomen."
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