When we lifted a stone we found a termite mound with three fly larvae that we had never seen before. The water had probably flooded the deeper layers of the nest and the larvae had emerged onto ...

Next time you’re outside, say a silent thanks for the many unsung insect pollinators helping to keep our ecosystems healthy.

Another group in the hover fly family, known as drone flies, have larvae that live in stagnant water. These larvae have a long, slender breathing tube, or "snorkel" that allows them to access air ...