The notion of species may underpin almost every aspect of biology, yet scientists can’t agree on a single definition. Time ...
A new estimate of insect species globally finds that there may be 8 million to 14 million more species than people thought, ...
A study in Costa Rica has big implications for extinction and conservation.
Insects may be even more dominant on Earth than scientists thought. A new estimate suggests the planet could hold 14 million ...
European Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), with a currently known inventory of approximately 11,000 species, are generally considered well-researched. However, a new genus and species from the ...
Hawk moths are known for being some of the largest night fliers in the insect world. With wingspans of more than four inches, many species are big enough to comfortably fill the palm of your hand.
Recent estimates have come to the consensus that our planet hosts roughly six million species. But new research reveals that ...
New statistical analysis estimates Earth may host up to 20 million insect species, far exceeding currently known ...