In a nutshell Desert fruit flies have evolved to be attracted to heat, not by changing their heat sensors, but by rewiring ...

Desert ants of the Cataglyphis nodus species use the Earth's magnetic field for spatial orientation, but these tiny insects rely on a different component of the field than other insects ...

Following the recent storms in Bexar County, residents might notice large groups of flying insects — but what are these creatures?

"The desert fly seemed actively attracted to warmer ... Of course we care about the insects, and we hope that what we learn may help us appreciate and protect them better." The paper, titled ...

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND, Maine (WABI) - An invasive insect species that’s native to Northeast Asia has been discovered on Mount Desert Island. It’s believed that the Emerald Ash Borer made its way ...

In 2022, the Chilean government announced the creation of a new national park in the Atacama desert, in an effort to protect these rare blooms along with the wildlife — including insects ...