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Tag: Entomology
The paradox of different house flies with few genetic differences
UH evolutionary biologist publishes findings on sex determinates of house flies
New model predicts Painted Lady butterfly migrations based on breeding sites data
Institute of Evolutionary Biology press release
Researchers determine pollen abundance and diversity in pollinator-dependent crops
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study provides valuable insights into pollen abundance and diversity available to honeybee colonies employed in five major pollinator-dependent crops in Oregon and California, including California’s massive almond industry. The study, a collaboration between OSU and…
Paleontologists discovered diversity of insect pollinators in 99-million-year old amber
Research by Russian paleontologists revealed an unexpected diversity of insect pollinators in 99-mil
How bees live with bacteria
An apple plantation in spring. The trees are in full bloom. But to ensure that they also yield in autumn, workers have to do a real fluff job for weeks: each individual flower is manually pollinated with brushes – because…
New way to bump off ticks: Dry up their saliva (video)
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 26, 2019 — Saliva from a tick’s bite can transmit pathogens that cause serious illnesses, such as Lyme disease, and significant agricultural losses. Current insecticides have drawbacks, so scientists have been seeking new ways to prevent these…
Honeybee brain development may enhance waggle dance communication
Developmental changes fine-tune the role of vibration-sensitive neuron
Mosquito incognito: Could graphene-lined clothing help prevent mosquito bites?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — The nanomaterial graphene has received significant attention for its potential uses in everything from solar cells to tennis rackets. But a new study by Brown University researchers finds a surprising new use for the material:…
Technique combats widespread passion fruit disease
Experiments performed in Brazil show that systematic eradication of plants contaminated by cowpea ap
Wild ground-nesting bees might be exposed to lethal levels of neonics in soil
In a first-ever study investigating the risk of neonicotinoid insecticides to ground-nesting bees, University of Guelph researchers have discovered at least one species is being exposed to lethal levels of the chemicals in the soil. Examining the presence of these…
VT researchers receive $2.9 million grant with China to study infectious diseases
Sometimes, scientists have to look to the past to better understand the present. Researchers from the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Science received a $2.9 million dollar award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National…
Arnold Berliner Award 2019 goes to Martin Nyffeler
Swiss scientist is honored for his work on the global predation impact of insectivorous birds
New information on tropical parasitoid insects revealed
The diversity and ecology of African parasitoid wasps was studied for over a year during a project run by the Biodiversity Unit of the University of Turku in Finland. Parasitoid wasps are one of the animal groups that are the…