Coleoptera
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If you’ve ever paused to think about insect names, you’ll quickly notice how strange they can be. By combining entomology (the study of insects) with etymology (the study of word origins), we can uncover the fascinating stories behind them. The cockchafer is a particularly good example: its name has ancient linguistic roots, while its history…
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If you’ve ever paused to think about insect names, you’ll quickly notice a pattern: many of them are, quite simply, inaccurate. Some arise from folklore, others from mistaken identity, and a few seem to ignore basic biology altogether. By combining entomology (the study of insects) with etymology (the study of word origins), we can uncover…
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Original article: https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1365-2745.14446 When we think of pollination, we picture a beneficial relationship between plant and pollinator: one gains sweet nectar and protein-rich pollen, the other can reproduce and spread their population. Everyone’s happy. But it isn’t always this straightforward: the world of pollination is full of tricksters. Many plants can deceive pollinators into spreading…
