Black flies are small, biting insects prevalent in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, especially near rivers and streams. While peak season is over, they remain active throughout the summer, particularly ...

The deep sea is home to weird and wonderful creatures that, over millions of years, have evolved specific traits to survive the extreme conditions of their habitat. Scientists define the deep sea ...

Once these spiders have liquefied the insides of their prey, they use their muscular pharynx (suction-like mouthpart) to slurp up the liquefied nutrients. After digestion begins, the spider’s ...

Hemipteran insects possess a diverse array of sensory structures and intricately adapted mouthparts that underpin their remarkable ecological versatility. Their sensory organs, including antennal ...

An egg-shape trend found among birds shows up in miniature with very protective bug parents. Elongated eggs fit more compactly under mom.

Most fabrics are only 1 millimeter thick, if that, but a mosquito's proboscis (its elongated sucking mouthpart) is 2 millimeters long and can easily penetrate clothing, especially clothing that ...

Entomology articles from across Nature Portfolio Entomology is a branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects. The discipline can include the biology and control of insects, as well as ...

Once these spiders have liquefied the insides of their prey, they use their muscular pharynx (suction-like mouthpart) to slurp up the liquefied nutrients. After digestion begins, the spider’s midgut ...