Insects

Europe News

Asian tiger mosquito now in Berlin too – how to protect yourself

Just a few millimetres long, the Asian tiger mosquito is spreading steadily across Germany. As a potential carrier of dengue and chikungunya, it is worrying health authorities. How can you protect yourself?

31/05/2026

Nature

Afraid of spiders? Why a world without them is scarier

Almost 90% of insects and arachnids lack conservation status in the US, a new study reveals.

03/03/2026

Earth News

Flower nectar is dwindling, putting this tiny creature at risk

One of the world’s most iconic migrations is at risk, as rising temperatures alter the quality of vital flower nectar.

29/01/2026

Earth News

Iceland has just found its first mosquito. Is climate change to blame?

After the species was identified near Iceland’s capital, Antarctica remains the world’s only mosquito-free haven.

22/10/2025

Nature

Scientists trial freezing eggs to save Britain’s largest butterfly

The insect’s survival is threatened by habitat loss, climate change and genetic erosion due to its limited geographical range.

04/10/2025

Health news

New World screwworm: What to know about rare flesh-eating parasite

New World screwworm is a fly that lays its eggs in open wounds and body openings.

26/08/2025

Health news

What we know about the West Nile virus spreading in Europe

Several people have died after being infected with the mosquito-borne virus this summer.

08/08/2025

World News

German customs officials find 1,500 tarantulas hidden in cake boxes

The tarantulas were discovered about three weeks ago, but the customs office only made the images public on Monday.

14/07/2025

Tech News

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.

27/06/2025

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.

22/06/2025

Earth 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.

25/04/2025

Earth 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.

04/04/2025

Earth 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.

19/02/2025

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.

17/02/2025

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.

18/12/2024

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?

18/12/2024