The world has experienced five mass extinctions over the course of its history, and experts claim we are seeing another one happen right now. A 2017 research paper claimed a ‘biological annihilation’ of wildlife in recent decades has triggered the sixth mass extinction and says the planet is heading towards a ‘global crisis’. Scientists warn … Read more
The burgeoning edible insect industry is inadequately regulated, risking the accidental release of invasive species and environmental and economic damage. It is estimated that, at present, more than two billion people across the globe eat some 1000–2200 different species of insects as part of their traditional diets. Compared to regular meat farming, insects have higher protein-to-fat ratios, … Read more
The burgeoning edible insect industry is inadequately regulated, risking the accidental release of invasive species and environmental and economic damage. It is estimated that, at present, more than two billion people across the globe eat some 1000–2200 different species of insects as part of their traditional diets. Compared to regular meat farming, insects have higher protein-to-fat ratios, … Read more
Insects’ wings evolved from a random outgrowth or ‘lobe’ on the legs of one of their crustacean ancestors that moved to land about 300 million years ago, a new study has revealed. US researchers claim sections of the crustacean’s leg were gradually pushed back and fused into its body to support its weight when it … Read more
Insects today have wings because their primitive crustacean ancestors moved to land about 300 million years ago, a new study has revealed. The wings originally evolved from a random outgrowth or ‘lobe’ on the legs of the crustacean ancestors, US researchers claim. Sections of the crustacean’s leg were gradually pushed back into its body to support … Read more
Mother is left horrified after mysterious hornet-like insect with giant stinger is found dead in her garden A giant hornet-like insect dropped dead in a back garden in Hull this week Samantha Stoneley, 28, was on a break from work when she heard a buzzing The giant insect landed in her garden while she was talking … Read more
Mother is left horrified after mysterious hornet-like insect with giant stinger is found dead in her garden A giant hornet-like insect dropped dead in a back garden in Hull this week Samantha Stoneley, 28, was on a break from work when she heard a buzzing The giant insect landed in her garden while she was talking … Read more
Revealed: Caddis flies use plastic waste from their surroundings to build shells but the new protective layer actually makes it EASIER for predators to attack the mysterious underwater insects Caddis flies are small insects that live on riverbeds and pond bottoms Scientists found they built narrow shells for themselves with plastic waste The plastic shells … Read more
A commercial insect repellent is being tested by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to see if it can kill the novel coronavirus causing the current pandemic. Citriodiol, found in Mosi-guard, has previously proved effective at killing other coronaviruses, including SARS, by destroying the layer which surrounds the virus. COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus strain … Read more
Insect populations around the world are in flux, with land-based bugs seeing a dramatic decline over 30 years – whereas their water-based cousins are thriving. A team of scientists from around the world made their findings by analysing 166 long-term survey of insects from 1,676 sites worldwide. They used their data to track populations of … Read more