Female moths avoid laying eggs on stressed plants that emit ultrasonic sounds. Instead, they choose silent, healthy plants.

Have you ever heard of the iconic leaf insect? Worth hundreds—even thousands—of dollars, these fascinating bugs can ...

For the first time in 20 years, botanists have identified a new carnivorous plant on the Pacific coast of North America, but what’s good news for science is bad news for insects. The Triantha ...

From sticky “flypaper” to lightning-fast suction, carnivorous plants have evolved various ingenious traps for finding the ...

Carnivorous plants consume other living creatures for their food. Learn facts about growing Venus flytraps, pitcher plants ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earth is home to some pretty gnarly carnivorous plants that will ...

Insect-induced galls represent a fascinating mode of plant-insect interaction where specialised insects manipulate host plant tissues to form complex structures that provide both shelter and nutrients ...

Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol. 66, No. 2, Special Issue: Mechanisms of Plant–Insect Interactions (2015), pp. 467-478 (12 pages) Plants and insects have been co-existing for more than 400 million ...

Insect netting can make a huge difference to your yard, but it's important to select the correct variety, keeping in mind ...

New research shows invasive species are reducing insect populations worldwide and weakening ecosystems people rely on.