Insects are the largest taxonomic group in the animal kingdom. Three out of four described animal species belong to the class Insecta. They are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic ...

Some insects in nature are able to glow by producing their own light, a phenomenon known as bioluminescence, while others reflect the light through a phenomenon called fluorescence. This glowing ...

While insect populations continue to decline, taxonomic expertise in Europe is at serious risk, confirms data obtained within the European Red List of Insect Taxonomists, a recent study commissioned ...

Nature’s most deceptive hunters, such as the Orchid Praying Mantis and Spiny Flower Mantis, employ a strategy called aggressive mimicry. Found predominantly in the rainforests of Southeast Asia and ...

In the European List of Insect Taxonomists, these range from Eroded Capacity (equivalent to Extinct) to Adequate Capacity (equivalent to Least Concern). The assessment was applied to the 29 insect ...