Parasitoid insects, unlike parasites, kill their hosts by consuming them during their larval stage. Most parasitoids are small wasps and flies, and they infect a wide range of insects and arachnids.

Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist predators consume various prey in their larval and adult stages. Surprisingly, ...

Nature is often described as a battlefield, but for some predators, it is a masquerade ball. While most creatures use ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to ...

|Sustainable sites support biodiversity, defined as the variety of life forms within a given ecosystem, biome, or the entire earth. In your backyard, you can provide a diversity of vegetation that ...

A caterpillar-looking bug hangs out on a stem, minding its own business. Suddenly, forceps emerge, moving towards the ...

Biological control is emerging as a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides in agricultural ecosystems, with predatory insects playing a central role in suppressing pest populations. This ...

With a sting that packs a punch, would any creature dare to eat a bee? You would be surprised to know that, from birds to bugs, there are a lot of animals that rely on bees as a protein-filled snack.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Nature comes in wild colors, like the electric blue tarantulas and ...

Disease-carrying insects are no longer confined to the tropics or to a short summer season. From mosquitoes and ticks to the ...

Using weather radar data, researchers estimated that roughly 100 trillion insects are flying above the United States on a ...

IISc professor highlights the ecological benefits of wasps as effective pest predators in sustainable pest control strategies ...