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The largest organization of insect experts in the world is dropping its common names for two insects — the gypsy moth and gypsy ant — because it says the names are inappropriate and offensive. The ...

Over 70 new species, from insects to dinosaurs, were identified in 2025 by combining fieldwork, museum collections, and ...

Nature is often described as a battlefield, but for some predators, it is a masquerade ball. While most creatures use ...

Dragonflies are fascinating creatures that have captivated humans throughout history. Beyond their beauty and elegance in flight, dragonflies have been recognized as messengers and symbols that ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Christopher C. Grinter has spent much of his life surrounded by insects, though not in the way most people imagine. As Senior Collection Manager of ...

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