This important study presents the first identification of the odorant receptor for the trail pheromone in termites. The evidence supporting the conclusions is compelling, with state-of-the-art ...

Edible insects are often portrayed as something of a sustainable superfood - an environmentally friendly alternative to livestock. But who is already eating them and do they actually taste any good?

The 16-ounce jar of peanut butter in your pantry can contain up to 136 insect parts before it is deemed contaminated, according to the FDA’s Food Defect Action Levels guide. This may sound ...

As the vertebrate monsters have waxed and waned, the insects have gone on mating and hatching and, as they do, populating every swamp, tree, and patch of soil. We talk about the age of dinosaurs ...

To register your interest please contact [email protected] providing details of the course you are teaching. This book chronicles the complete evolutionary history of insects--their living ...

All insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda. But unlike other arthropods—like lobsters, spiders, or millipedes—insects have three pairs of jointed legs, segmented bodies, an exoskeleton ...

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In natural and agricultural ecosystems, omnivorous insects are omnipresent. Whether they are 'true omnivores' that require both plant and prey resources to complete their life-cycle, 'herbivores ...

With increasing public awareness of the negative effects of insecticides on public health, beneficial organisms and the environment, and the growing demand for sustainable and environmentally-friendly ...

Insects are diverse creatures with many talents - able to fly, transform themselves and perform other amazing feats. Which bug are you most like? Find out with our fun quiz.

Insects aren't just an unusual accompaniment to wine. Eating them could help sustain Earth's booming population, as Museum scientist Dr Duncan Sivell reveals. Superhero movies may be popular right now ...