#entomology

#entomology

The invasive 'murder hornet' has been declared eradicated in the U.S., marking a significant success against invasive species.

Americans may not encounter giant flying spiders on the East Coast this summer as only baby spiders have limited flying ability.

Operation Squish successfully reduced the spotted lanternfly population in NYC through human intervention and increased natural predation.

Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species spreading rapidly in urban areas, without natural predators to control their population.

Ants are crucial to ecosystems, with diverse functions that include soil aeration, seed dispersal, and serving as both predators and prey.

Wasps are essential predators with fascinating behaviors, but are often overlooked and declining due to human activity.

The challenge of identifying diverse moth species overwhelmed a seasoned entomologist, leading to a breakthrough idea of using DNA for species identification.

A new species of mossy stick insect named Trychopeplus mashpiensis has been discovered in Ecuador, noted for its impressive camouflage and unique physical characteristics.

Scientists are racing to study periodical cicadas emerging in vast numbers after years underground.

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.

Parasitic wasps have domesticated viruses to use as biological weapons against their insect hosts.

Parasitic wasps domesticate and use viruses as biological weapons against other insects.