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Many people would not describe bats as cute. This is likely because of bats’ associations with viruses, darkness, and evil. Granted, bats are somewhat weird animals, being the only mammals that can ...
Cirque du Soleil's 'OVO' is back in the city after almost a decade. As have the acrobats, clowns, tumblers, and Chinese pole ...
In one sense, it’s odd to associate any firefly with youth, for by the time we see them lighting up our nights, they are ...
This summer has been a good year for viewing lightning bugs or fireflies because of several weather conditions. Here's what ...
They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...
It’s the last day of June and I’m standing under the overhang on my back deck protected from the last drips of a rainstorm.
Imagine traveling more than 600 miles from the only home you’ve ever known, to a mountain ridge you’ve never been to. It’s nighttime, completely dark, and you don’t have a map, GPS, compass, or ...
Do the STEM Flying Insect Fan Traps Really Work? I Tried Them to Find Out originally appeared on Parade Home & Garden. Not to be a total downer, but fruit flies? They are the absolute worst. I ...
We’ve all seen insects swarm towards a source of light at night like, well, like a moth to a flame. Notably, insects seem to ...
Local news News Hundreds of flying insects invade eMalahleni Residents said they had never seen so many locusts, it turned out not to be locusts - but meadow katydids (Conocephalus sp).
Bug out: Join us in celebrating Wisconsin’s insects Learn to appreciate insects, with guidance from local artist Jennifer Angus, entomologist P.J. Liesch, bumblebee expert Judy Cardin and more.
As night falls over Australia’s forests, grasslands and backyards, the hidden world of nocturnal insects stirs to life. In many ecosystems, overall insect activity actually peaks at night, especially ...