In the animal kingdom, life spans vary widely. While some species, like tortoises and whales, can live for decades or even ...

Understanding this parasitic fly larva and the risk it may pose is the first step for preventing infestation Maggots. The very word invokes revulsion in many people. For veterinary professionals, the ...

Now, scientists at UC Santa Barbara have found that fruit fly larvae have a surprising sixth sense—they can detect electric fields. This ability, called electroreception, is common in animals ...

Live larvae were also found. It’s the first time in three years that the Asian Long Horn beetle has been found in Port Huron. Read: Why the Michigan DNR wants you to start checking trees for ...

Tiny crab larvae collected at 22 sites around the Salish Sea are counted from April-September. Survey results from the Pacific Northwest Crab Research Group are being used for forecasting and other ...

Bot fly larva, aka Eskimo Candy, on the back of a caribou skin. Photo by Scott Hauge “Eskimo candy,” he bubbled, and popped it into his mouth. Bending down, he repeated the drill. Danny ate a ...

Scientists scooped sand from a riverbed in Thailand and found two nymphs of rare mayfly species not seen in 22 years, a study said. Photo from Kwanboon and Boonsoong (2025) Knee-deep in a river of ...