Increased soil salinity can reduce damage from prominent tomato pests such as the tomato fruitworm, according to researchers ...

The American genetic engineering firm Colossal Biosciences recently announced to much fanfare it had "de-extincted" the dire ...

A study finds plant bug species at risk from neonicotinoids, adding to the scientific literature regarding the ongoing insect apocalypse.

The current study investigated the influence of an endophytic fungus of the genus Cladosporium on the herbivore defense of the black poplar Populus nigra, as well as the effects on the insect ...

New research uncovers the surprising role of plant scents in insect diets and evolution especially butterflies and moths.

Ecologists are investigating the decline of insect populations in the world's tropical forests. Insects, the most abundant and diverse group of animals on Earth, are experiencing alarming declines, ...

Research in the Abarca lab combines natural history observations, experimental manipulations both in the field and the laboratory, and implementation of ecological modeling techniques to study how ...

The scent of blooming flowers and fresh plant life is not just a perk of springtime; it is a key driver in the survival and evolution of butterflies and moths. New research reveals how the daily ...

They found that female butterflies and moths that are active during the day, tended to have bigger antennae, than those ...

Louisiana has become home to numerous invasive species, some of them wreaking havoc on the state's environment. Here are the ...