We found a new wasp! Students in Australia are discovering insect species through citizen science
Playgrounds can host a variety of natural wonders, and of course, kids. Now some students are not just learning about insects ...
Spread of Australia’s red fire ant population has sent 23 people to hospital
The number of people stung by red fire ants in Australia has increased significantly in past weeks, with 23 people requiring ...
Teaching kids about bugs benefits the environment, research suggests
Pro-environmental behavior increases among school students who participate in insect-related citizen science projects, ...
Ancient parasitic 'Venus flytrap' wasp found preserved in amber
An extinct species of parasitic wasp dating back nearly 99 million years was found preserved in amber, according to ...
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While you sleep, these insects work the night shift to keep our environment healthy
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 ...
Hunstman spiders in New Zealand: Movement of introduced insects driven by a warming climate, expert says
But they’re not the only crawlies on the move, and more will come as the climate warms. Michaela Gower reports. A few years ago it was soaring house prices driving an exodus from Auckland to further ...