Discover how the Antarctic midge, Antarctica's only native insect, survives extreme cold through unique adaptations.

What's the only native insect of Antarctica have to do to survive? A research team has uncovered the special ability of the Antarctic midge to prosper in an extreme environment.

The trees' flowers attract moths by producing nectar at night, when the moths are most active. The larvae of moths, caterpillars, also play a vital role in ecosystems. For example, the larvae of ...

There isn’t a big difference between a butterfly and a moth, but we all know which one out of the two gets more love in the world. Butterflies are bright, colourful and pretty – you can get ...

LAKE MURRAY, Okla. (KXII) - Larvae of the emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive species of beetle known for killing trees, was found at Lake Murray State Park. The Oklahoma Forestry Services shared ...

The deep bonds between a horse and their human have been at the centre of many wonderful films. Azaad, which has two men, senior and junior, vying for the affections of a beautiful beast, should have ...

The term “drain fly” can apply to three different groups of insects, but it’s usually used to refer to the one described above, also called the moth fly. Technically, fruit flies and phorid ...

A crane fly lays eggs in low-lying areas near water, which hatch as larvae. These larvae are called leather jackets and are brown or gray and cylinder-shaped. They have finger-like projections on ...

Pollinators also support other wildlife – for example, butterfly larva (caterpillars ... Most native butterflies and moths do not migrate in the fall, but instead use the cover of leaves to overwinter ...