Sea lice bites are an itchy rash caused by jellyfish larvae that get trapped in swimsuits after swimming in the ocean. The larvae release toxins that trigger irritation, redness, and welts on the skin ...
Few outsiders gain acceptance in termite society, but a species of blowfly has evolved an incredible multipart disguise that successfully fools termites, allowing its larvae to not just survive but ...
How does a fly larva sneak into a termite nest? With a butt shaped like a termite’s head, obviously. An international team of researchers in Morocco has discovered blow fly larvae not just ...
Researchers discovered the two-faced larvae by chance while looking for ants in the Anti-Atlas mountain range in southern Morocco. The team lifted a stone and found a termite mound with three of ...
A South Australian business is using black soldier fly larvae to convert food waste into pet food and products for the agriculture industry. Now the business has partnered with a local grape ...
Recently, I had the opportunity to film the fascinating hunting behavior of a dragonfly larva. These larvae, belonging to the family Aeshnidae, are true masters of underwater predation.