Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land.

Tsukuba, Japan - Often associated with dirty living conditions and the spread of disease, cockroaches understandably have a bad reputation. But of the 4,600 cockroach species alive today, only a few ...

A remarkable 151-million-year-old fly fossil found in China is changing our view of insect evolution. This ancient insect, preserved in amber, shows unique features not seen in modern species. Its ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The insect world teems with beautiful and dazzling species ...

Diatom systematics and phylogeny constitute a dynamic field that integrates molecular, morphological, and ecological approaches to unravel the evolutionary history of these diverse microalgae. Recent ...

Understanding the processes that generate and maintain genetic variation within populations is a central goal in evolutionary biology. Theory predicts that some of this variation is maintained as a ...

Often referred to as the ‘gold of the North’, Baltic amber serves as an exceptional natural time capsule, preserving a fascinating variety of flora and fauna. Cutting-edge scientific discoveries ...

Scott Shaw, a professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, was recognized when a newly discovered ancient wasp species, dubbed Cretolyra shawi (pictured), ...

Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics, Vol. 47 (2016), pp. 487-505 (19 pages) The number of insect species transported to non-native regions is increasing, and, once established, these ...

“During the Siang Expedition, funded by the National Geographic Society and Felis Creations, we arrived in the remote village of Yingku in Arunachal Pradesh, knowing we were stepping into one of the ...

Researchers find that a 'lost' family of cockroaches may be the missing link in the evolution of insects from prehistoric times to the present day. Often associated with dirty living conditions and ...

A remarkable fossil discovery in China is rewriting our understanding of insect evolution. Scientists have identified a 151-million-year-old fly preserved in amber with features not seen in any modern ...