Q: I have a backyard prickly pear with a cochineal infestation. Does that need to be treated? Do these guys ever go away on their own? Are they even actually a problem for the cactus? A: Cochineal ...

Insect life-cycle polymorphism : introduction / S. Masaki and W. Wipking -- Diversity and integration of life-cycle controls in insects / H.V. Danks -- Seasonal plasticity and life-cycle adaptations ...

Dear Neil: What is happening to my poor agave? Answer: These are scale insects. In one part of their life cycle they are somewhat mobile, but as you see them in your photo they are tightly affixed to ...

The film "Insects" explores the vast diversity and significance of insects in our ecosystem. It highlights their incredible numbers, unique physical characteristics, and various life cycles, including ...