Behaviour
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When was the last time you visited your local park? What flowers did you see? Were there bees on those flowers? Urban green spaces are important for many reasons. They bring joy to people nearby, provide opportunities for exercise, and help our mental health. Pollinators benefit significantly from urban parks as they often have flowers…
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On a hot day, staying cool is simple… for us at least. For a honey bee, this is a much more difficult task, especially when heating up isn’t just uncomfortable – it can be dangerous. Unlike us, bees can’t simply shed layers or grab a cold drink, and their small bodies heat up quickly. So…
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Have you ever seen a butterfly egg? Most people haven’t. When we think of young butterflies we most often imagine a munching caterpillar, decimating the leaves of its host plant. Its soft, wriggling body working its way down the leaf stem, bearing the lush foliage naked. Each species of butterfly has one or more species…
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Insects have often been a major source of inspiration, fear, and human curiosity. Their anatomy, behaviour, lifestyles are highly specialised and distinct from ours and many other animals. This sense of ‘otherness’ has links in all areas of human expression but there is a particularly prevalent connection insects and gothic culture. By looking into these…
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Ants are everywhere. They crawl across forest floors, march along sidewalks, and quietly build vast underground networks beneath our feet. These tiny insects live in highly organized societies where thousands of individuals work together to gather food, defend their colony, and care for their young. But ants are not just excellent workers, they are also…
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Original Article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-44785-3 Have you ever wondered why insects always fly into your house when you leave a light on? With records showing light traps being used to trap insects in the Roman era shows just how long this has been known (Ford 1955; Gardiner 1995). Researchers often utilise artificial light to survey insect populations…
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