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U.S. Butterfly Populations Decline by 22% Over Two Decades

A comprehensive study reveals alarming trends in butterfly numbers, driven by habitat loss, climate change, and insecticide use.

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Pilot Bitten by Spider During Düsseldorf-Madrid Flight

37 Giant Live Beetles Smuggled in Japanese Snacks Seized at LAX

Monarch Butterflies Proposed for Threatened Species Listing in U.S.

South Korean Man Arrested for Smuggling Tarantulas and Insects in Peru

Georgian Heiress Sues for £36 Million Over Moth-Infested London Mansion

Climate Change Drives 10 New Butterfly Species to Scotland

Aging Animals Show Decline in Social Connections, Study Reveals

Invasive Blowfly Threatens Forensic Investigations in Europe

Hurricane Helene Spurs Yellowjacket Swarms in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene's Aftermath: Swarms of Stinging Insects Threaten North Carolina

BC NDP Leader David Eby Stung by Wasp During Campaign Event

Michigan Library Reopens After Temporary Closure Due to Bugs in Returned DVD

Golf Courses Embrace Biodiversity with 'Renaturing' Initiatives

Bee Attack in Jurupa Valley Hospitalizes Father and Son, Kills Two Horses

Butterflies Use Static Electricity for Efficient Pollination

Aggressive Red Imported Fire Ants Infest Montecito, California

Georgia Woman Endures Severe Injuries from Brown Recluse Spider Bites

Study Reveals Water Flow Dictates Muscle Contraction Speed

Arizona Golf Course Groundskeeper Dies After Bee Attack

Carpenter Ants Exhibit Advanced Medical Behavior Through Life-Saving Amputations

Florida Carpenter Ants Perform Life-Saving Limb Amputations

Stunning Insect Photos Win Top Honors in 2024 Competition

National Bobblehead Hall of Fame Releases Cicada Bobblehead

Researchers Decode Unique Odor Representation in Locust Brains

Dengue Fever Cases Surge as Tiger Mosquitoes Spread

Invasive Joro Spiders Spreading Across Eastern U.S.

Joro Spiders Continue Northward Spread Across the East Coast

Experts Debunk Hype Around Joro Spiders' Spread

Massive Cicada Emergence Across 17 States Nears End

New Blue Ant Species Discovered in India's Eastern Himalayas

Asian Hornets Survive UK Winter, Threatening Local Bees

Rare Synchronized Emergence of Cicada Broods Stuns Eastern US

German Cockroach's True Origin Traced to Asia

Rare Double Cicada Emergence Captivates Midwest and Southeast

Rare Double Brood of Cicadas Emerge Across 17 U.S. States

Historic Double Cicada Emergence Draws Global Attention to Illinois

Caffeine Enhances Ants' Foraging Efficiency

Genetic Study Unveils German Cockroach's Global Domination

Genetic Study Uncovers Global Journey of German Cockroaches

Public Urged to Report Asian Hornet Sightings as Invasive Species Threat Grows

Historic Double Emergence of Cicadas in Illinois After 221 Years

Rare Double Emergence of Cicadas Set to Blanket Midwest and Southeast

Spider Silk Could Revolutionize Microphone Technology

Tiger Beetles Use Ultrasonic Mimicry to Evade Bats

Historic Double Brood Cicada Emergence Unfolds Across the U.S.

Tractor-Trailer Carrying 15 Million Bees Overturns on Maine Highway

Historic Cicada Emergence Unites Two Broods Across 17 States

Periodical Cicadas Emerge in Synchronous Spectacle Across the U.S.

Woodlice Set Record as Smallest Seed Dispersers

Rare Dual Emergence of Cicada Broods Transforms U.S. Ecosystems

Trillions of Cicadas Set to Emerge Across the U.S.

Global Warming Threatens Bumblebee Populations with Lethal Nest Temperatures

Illinois Braces for Historic Cicada Emergence After Two Centuries

Beekeeper Matt Hilton Celebrated for Heroic Efforts at Diamondbacks Game

Trillions of Cicadas Set to Emerge in Historic Double Brood Across the U.S.

North Carolina Toddler's 'Monster' Fears Revealed as Massive Beehive in Bedroom Wall

Historic Double Cicada Emergence Sparks Nationwide Buzz

Historic Double-Brood Cicada Emergence Predicted Across the U.S.

Bumblebee Queens Display Remarkable Underwater Survival Ability

Trillions of Cicadas to Emerge in Rare Double-Brood Event Across U.S.

Trillions of Cicadas Set to Emerge in Historic U.S. Event

UK butterfly populations show dramatic fluctuations amid climate change

New York Times Introduces 'Strands' Puzzle, A Fresh Take on Word Search

Climate Change Threatens Honey Bee Colonies with Increased Risk of Collapse

Alcaraz Advances to Indian Wells Semifinals Despite Bee Swarm Interruption

Bumblebees Exhibit Advanced Social Learning, Study Shows

Invasive Jorō Spiders Adapt to Urban Life, Study Finds

Delta Flight Returns After Maggots Discovered in Overhead Bin

Fire Ants Invade PCs, Cause Overheating by Eating Thermal Components

Ermine Moths' Ultrasonic Defense Mechanism Unveiled

Fruit Flies Exhibit Evolutionary Adaptations in Sensory Perception

Dual Cicada Broods to Emerge in 17 States, Marking Rare Event

Invasive Ants Disrupt Kenyan Ecosystem, Force Lions to Change Prey

Invasive Ants Disrupt Kenyan Savannah Ecosystem, Impacting Lion Hunting Strategies

'A Real Bug's Life': A Technological Revolution in Wildlife Documentaries

Unprecedented Cicada Emergence Expected in Spring 2024

Chicago Leads as Most Bed Bug-Infested City for Fourth Consecutive Year

Jamie Dornan Hospitalized After Encounter with Toxic Caterpillars

Rare Dual Emergence of Cicada Broods Expected This Spring

Unprecedented Cicada Emergence Expected This Spring

Fire Ants Use 'Flood Rafts' to Colonise New Territories in Australia

Rare Simultaneous Emergence of Two Cicada Broods Expected in 2024

Largest Male Sydney Funnel-Web Spider 'Hercules' Found in Australia

Matabele Ants Can Diagnose and Treat Infected Wounds, Study Finds

Matabele Ants Recognize and Treat Infected Wounds with Self-Produced Antibiotics

Millions of bees escape after truck accident near Toronto; beekeepers help collect them

London Zoo Weighs Animals in Annual Event to Track Health

Massive Bee Swarm Terrorizes Los Angeles Neighborhood, Sends Two to Hospital

Swarm of Bees Delays Delta Flight for Hours

Arizona Mother Saves Children from Vicious Bee Swarm, Hospitalized After Being Stung Over 75 Times