Paleontologists associated with different institutions in Argentina, along with a scientist from the U.K., have identified specks of scales from lepidopterans—a family of winged insects including ...

A team of paleontologists affiliated with several institutions in Argentina, working with a colleague from the U.K., has ...

According to the European Space Agency, the Flyeye-1 telescope recently completed its “first light” test at the Italian Space ...

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From their odd appendages to their unsavory hygiene, certain animals suffer an image problem. But their awkward attributes ...

Most of us have had great experiences with butterflies. These delicate, mystical insects capture our attention as they flit ...

Mosquitoes are the "deadliest animal on the planet," and even when the bites aren't fatal, they're certainly not pleasant.

Plasma membranes from insect midgut cells are separated into apical and basolateral domains. The apical domain is usually modified into microvilli with a molecular structure similar to other animals.

From fleas to mosquitoes, there's no shortage of organisms we like to consider pests – and, not surprisingly, the majority ...

Learn about what fuels a fly. These creatures might be gross, but they do provide the ecosystem with countless benefits.

Here is a list of eight insects that look deadly but in reality, are actually harmless. These flies mimic the appearance of wasps and bees, with similar black and yellow bands, and even mimic stinging ...

Archaeologists excavated a tomb in South Korea and found a 1,400-year-old crown decorated with insect wings in a first-of-its-kind find. Photo from Korea Heritage Service Sifting through the rocky ...