The butterfly Morpho epistrophus argentinus is known as the Argentinian flag butterfly for its blue and white coloration, similar to the colors of the national flag.
Fluttering its wings, it displays the colors that characterize the Argentine homeland since its...
A team of scientists has discovered the key molecular mechanism for tissue regeneration in insects, which opens new possibilities to understand how the proteins involved in this process act.
The study, led by Fernando Casares (Centro Andaluz de BiologÃa del...
Although they share habitat and are often confused, bees and wasps have different biological reasons for their stings, based on the anatomy of their sting, their social behaviors, and their defensive and predatory functions.
## Bee Sting
Bees have a serrated...
Scorpions, members of the order Scorpiones, are arachnids whose existence on Earth extends for more than 435 million years, according to National Geographic.
This incredible longevity makes them witnesses to the evolution of a world in constant change.
## Diversity and...
Sand flies are very small insects, often invisible, but with a simple painful bite, they can become a serious health problem for humans. These tiny insects live in tropical and subtropical areas. Belonging to the Ceratopogonidae family, sand flies...
Scientists from CENPAT have discovered a **new species of cricket** in Patagonia. It is the *Miogryllus Patagonicus*, an insect measuring 1.5 centimeters in length, with an ochre color and brown spots.
**Lucas Castelli**, a doctoral fellow at the Patagonian Institute...
After an interesting investigation, scientists discovered the "plastic-eating worm". It is an African insect that was already known, but this new way of feeding had not been proven.
That is, they tested the potential of the lesser mealworm (scientifically known...
The weevil is a small coleopteran insect that is often very harmful to dry foods found in the pantry, such as cereals, spices, flours, pet food, and other packaged goods. For this reason, those who find them seek to...
With the summer season just around the corner, mosquitoes become a common nuisance.
Moreover, the high prices of commercial repellents further complicate the situation. However, there are some homemade recipes that can help us combat mosquitoes and enjoy the summer.
Citronella
Citronella...
