insects Archives

The miracle of flight

Birds, bats and bugs fly, but how? We take an in-depth look at the mechanics of flight.

Even the most powerful survival instincts can sometimes lead Australian species astray.

The golden orb web spider wards off marauding ants with an insect repellent spun into its silk, a new study finds.

Stealthy stowaways from a day in the bush, paralysis ticks are superbly adapted to feast on their hosts.

Rather than damaging crop yields, these insects have been found to enrich soil by more than one-third.

An ancient dragonfly species has been found in two wetland locations, dramatically increasing its known range.

See the latest AG Flickr group image of the week.

Scientists aim to combat dengue fever with the spread of ‘vaccine’ bacteria.

One of Australia’s deadliest spiders has set up home across the Tasman.

The South Australian public are helping out with one of the biggest spider surveys ever attempted.