Wasp populations in the UK are declining this summer, with scientists linking the decrease and smaller wasp sizes to extreme weather conditions and heatwaves.
UK wasp populations are noticeably lower this summer, with scientists linking the decline to extreme weather, including temperature swings and heatwaves, which may also be causing smaller wasp sizes.
New research shows honeybees can detect and compensate for nutritional imbalances in pollen, adjusting their food intake and processing pollen into a more balanced diet for their young.
A 40-million-year-old extinct ant was discovered in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's amber collection, revealing new details about the species through advanced imaging.
Parasitic deer keds reduce their visual sensitivity by half after finding a host, shedding their wings and conserving energy for parasitic life functions.
A 100-million-year-old insect with crab-like claws, a rare feature for insects, has been discovered in amber from Myanmar, representing only the fourth known instance of such independent evolution.
A new chemical called bistrifluron effectively kills drywood termites by preventing them from growing new exoskeletons, offering a safer alternative to traditional pesticides.
A new study reveals that carnivorous pitcher plants and vespid wasps may have a mutualistic relationship, with plants providing nectar as a food source.
Scientists have discovered a new spider species, *Pikelinia floydmuraria*, in Colombia that hunts prey six times its size and lives on walls, helping control urban pests.
A 100-million-year-old fossil in amber has revealed a new true bug species, *Carcinonepa libererrantes*, possessing rare crab-like claws on its front legs.