“Most termites live several meters deep and have no visual perception. However, harvester termites come out at dusk to ...
Termite mounds play a crucial role in shaping the ecosystems of African savannas. These structures, built by termites, are not just homes for these insects; they also significantly influence soil ...
Scientists in South Africa have been stunned to discover that termite mounds that are still inhabited in an arid region of the country are more than 30,000 years old, meaning they are the oldest ...
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 ...
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.
Researchers have discovered blow fly larvae with fake termite faces on their rears that enable them to socially integrate ...
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 ...