One of the most common species, the darkwinged fungus gnat has eyes that meet above the base of the antennae. Harmless but frustrating. Notice a swarm outdoors? That’s the mating ritual.

This fungus penetrates the insect’s exoskeleton ... is the most well-known species for its effects on ants, there are other species within the Ophiocordyceps genus that target different insects, ...

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A team of researchers from Linnaeus University and Linköping University, extensively evaluated DNA barcoding and ...

“This is perfect because fungus gnats love laying their eggs in wet soil, but when you bottom water, that top layer of the soil is dry — but you can clearly see everything underneath is fully watered, ...

Gnats are harmless to humans, but they can quickly become an annoyance if they aren’t dealt with. Luckily, you don’t have to live with them forever. Getting rid of gnats isn’t as hard as it ...

New gecko species discovered in Venezuela's Paria Peninsula exhibits unique anatomical features, highlighting the area's ...

A group of researchers led by UT Arlington are celebrating something good – the discovery of a new species in South America.

Nov. 18, 2024 — Different species of seabirds can coexist on small, isolated islands despite eating the same kind of fish. A researcher has been involved in developing a mathematical model that ...

“At the time, Rivas gave it a tentative identification,” Schargel said. “He said, ‘OK, well it might be another specimen of another species in the same genus that’s found in the central coastal range ...