Sylvia Duruson 
In the world of intelligence research, an unlikely contestant has emerged in the race to understand cognition: the humble insect. Despite having brains smaller than a pinhead, insects demonstrate remarkable capabilities in navigation, communication, and problem-solving that continue to astonish researchers. As artificial intelligence systems grow increasingly sophisticated yet struggle with tasks that insects perform ...
When we think of parasites, we typically imagine one organism exploiting another. But in the fascinating world of entomology, there exists a bizarre phenomenon where an insect essentially becomes a parasite of its former self. This peculiar metamorphosis, observed in certain species, challenges our understanding of biological development and parasitism. As the creature transforms from ...
When we think of intelligent creatures capable of learning, insects rarely come to mind. Their tiny brains—sometimes consisting of fewer than a million neurons compared to our 86 billion—seem too simple for complex cognitive processes. Yet, remarkable research over the past few decades has revealed that insects possess surprising learning abilities and memory formation capabilities. ...
In the symphony of nature, insects communicate through intricate signals – from the melodic chirping of crickets to the vibrational messages sent through plant stems. These communications form the backbone of insect survival, facilitating everything from mate selection to predator avoidance. However, a growing disruptor threatens this delicate system: human-generated noise. As our world grows ...
In the seemingly ordinary world of insects, extraordinary and sometimes disturbing phenomena occur that rival the most imaginative science fiction narratives. Across forests, fields, and even urban environments, certain insects behave in ways that defy their natural programming – climbing to unusual heights, seeking out water when they normally avoid it, or exposing themselves to ...
When we think of pollination, honeybees typically buzz to mind first – their fuzzy bodies and tireless work ethic have made them the poster children for this essential ecological process. However, the world of pollination extends far beyond these familiar insects. A diverse array of creatures – from tiny beetles to nectar-loving bats and even ...
The towering pine forests of Georgia harbor a remarkable insect that combines prehistoric appearance with gentle nature – the Georgia stag beetle. With impressive mandibles that resemble a stag’s antlers and a glossy exoskeleton that catches dappled forest light, these native beetles play crucial roles in woodland ecosystems while remaining relatively unknown to many. As ...
In the velvety darkness of Southern summer nights, a ghostly apparition sometimes flutters past—a creature so delicate and ethereal it seems hardly of this world. The Luna moth, with its stunning lime-green wings spanning up to 4.5 inches and elegant, sweeping tails, represents one of North America’s most magnificent insects. These nocturnal beauties have captivated ...
Darkness falls across the silver screen as a tiny movement catches the audience’s eye. A spider creeps along the wall, an army of ants marches toward an unsuspecting victim, or a swarm of locusts blackens the sky. Few elements in horror cinema provoke such visceral, skin-crawling reactions as insects and their arthropod relatives. While monsters, ...
When we think about the first creatures to venture onto land from the primordial seas, insects rarely come to mind first. Yet these small arthropods were among the earliest pioneers of terrestrial living, predating even the dinosaurs by hundreds of millions of years. The story of Earth’s first land-dwelling animals is written in stone—quite literally—through ...
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