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 ...

There are currently around 630 species of carnivorous plant known to science. Although most meat-eating plants consume insects, larger plants are capable of digesting reptiles and small mammals.

Buzzing insects may be seen as pests—but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major benefits ...

The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a popular carnivorous plant that thrives in warm climates. Its leaves have a mouth-like trap with spiky bristles that lock in its prey. This insect-eater ...

Part of the ancient wasp's body resembles the structure of the carnivorous Venus flytrap plant, which snaps shut to digest unsuspecting insects.