In Batesian mimicry, a harmless species imitates a more dangerous one in an evolutionary 'ruse' that affords the mimic protection from would-be predators. Now, researchers have discovered the first ...

When pollinators visit flowers, they produce a variety of characteristic sounds, from wing flapping during hovering, to landing and takeoff. However, these sounds are extremely small compared to other ...

Some bats buzz like wasps and bees when grasped, and the sound seems to deter predatory owls. The findings reveal what may be the first known case of a mammal mimicking an insect, researchers report ...

In order to protect against summer's stinging insects, inspect your yard for signs of hives or nests. Pay attention to common nesting spots, including overhangs, eaves and the underside of porches and ...

Among the many sounds of summer, there’s one that’s completely undeniable: cicadas. The collective buzzing and clicking is a bit hard to miss. And this year, they’ll be deafening as millions of ...

As much of the central U.S. is being blanketed by these buzzing insects, photographer Keith Ladzinski captures the strange and wondrous double emergence event that only occurs every 200 years. A ...

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