According to the team, the relationship between the blow fly larvae and termites appears to be some form of social parasitism ...

This rare blow fly species has larvae that fit right in with the termites down to copying their odor.

Nature is full of impostors, and many of them are found in the insect world. Certain species, such as the bee fly or the ant ...

And, as if that's not bad enough, termite infestations can be detrimental to your health, as allergic reactions, respiratory problems, and even infections can be caused by these pesky insects.

Nature is full of impostors, and many of them are found in the insect world. Certain species, such as the bee fly or the ant spider, are experts at ...

For the first time ever, an international study led by the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE), a joint centre of the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) (the Spanish National ...

Social insects, such as termites and ants, have developed complex immune systems that allow them to resist and manage diseases within their colonies. This phenomenon, known as social immunity ...

The annual report, based on Orkin’s residential termite treatments from Jan. 1, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2024, shows that termite ...