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Scientists trial freezing eggs to save Britain’s largest butterfly

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China unveils tiny spy drone that looks like a mosquito

About 2 cm long and weighing just 0.3 grams, the insect-inspired device features two tiny wings and three spindly legs. Its minuscule size would make it difficult to detect using conventional radar systems, experts say.

Nature

This moth uses the stars to navigate on its epic 1,000 km migration

Bogong moths are the first known invertebrates to use the stars to navigate over such long distances.

Green News

Could this caterpillar be the weirdest predator on the planet?

The ‘bone collector’ caterpillar may be older than the Hawaiian islands where it lives.

Green News

Biodiversity blind spot: No data for 99 per cent of insect species

While we regularly hear about population declines in ‘charismatic’ insects like bees, huge data gaps make it hard to protect the rest.

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Green News

Why mosquito hunters are rewarded with cash in this Asian village

Addition Hills in the Philippines has put a bounty on the heads of mosquitoes taking up residence in the village.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Are Europeans being forced to eat dangerous insects?

Misleading online claims are alleging that dangerous insect-based products have been green-lit for the European market.

The Road To Green

Invasive alien species: Can Europe win the battle?

In partnership with The European Commission

Have you ever been stung by a tiger mosquito, or worse, an Asian hornet? It is estimated that around 14,000 alien species are present in Europe, introduced either accidentally or deliberately. Approximately one in ten is considered invasive.

The Road To Green

Is it too late to stop Asian hornets in Europe? 8 questions answered

In partnership with The European Commission

Asian hornets are invading more European countries, spreading fear among beekeepers as they wipe out honeybee populations. How can we fight back?

Green News

Not a single pesticide blocked in 22 years to save insects

Governments are still using guidelines ghost-written by the chemical industry despite their devastating effect on ecosystems.

Scenes

Watch: The bee angels safeguarding millions of bees in Mexico

In partnership with Media City

The sound of buzzing bees is not everyone's idea of tranquillity, but it is a precious sound for those dedicated to protecting them.

Health news

Sciences map the inner workings of a fruit fly's brain

The 3D model containing 140,000 neurons and over 50 million connections is a first step towards mapping larger brains.

Food and Drink

Insects, the superfood with an image problem gets a makeover

London welcomes its first fully bug-based restaurant and Euronews Culture was in the queue to sample its intriguing menu based on the humble cricket.

Travel News

Oropouche virus: What travellers need to know about how it spreads

19 cases have been reported in Europe so far and the travellers had all been to the same two countries.

Nature

Ants can save their nestmates with considered amputations - here’s how

Brown Florida carpenter ants were discovered to have surgery skills previously considered exclusive to humans.

Climate

European disease experts issue warning about climate-driven mosquitoes

Dengue cases almost doubled in the EU last year, as climate change creates more favourable conditions for vectors.

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WATCH: Italian museum recreates Tanzanian butterfly forest

The Italian Museum of Sciences in Trento (MUSE) raises awareness of biodiversity by recreating a Tanzanian butterfly forest inspired by the Udzungwa Mountains National Park, a vital hotspot for global biodiversity conservation.

Green News

Swarms of flies in Spain could be due to climate change

Climate conditions and farming practices may be creating the perfect breeding ground for the insects to multiply.

Living

How to boost butterfly numbers in your garden this spring

Lawns provide little sustenance for insects. Here's how to improve the wildlife in your garden.

Nature

Bugs squashed on cars reveal a ‘staggering’ drop in insect numbers

New research has discovered that the number of bugs across the United Kingdom has lessened by a concerning amount over the last two decades.

Nature

Cicadas are so noisy in the US that residents are calling the police

Police have received complaints of a loud ‘siren’ sound as billions of cicadas emerge in a rare double convergence.