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From gnat ogres to mummified aphids - here are the winners of the Royal Entomological Society's 2024 Photography Competition
The annual competition, organised by the UK’s leading insect science charity, celebrates the skill and creativity of amateur ...
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Angler’s Reflection — the mighty barbel has an undeserved reputation among many fly anglers
The barbel is a masterpiece of evolution, a survivor of note that smashes a fly and rips line from your reel in a surge of raw power. Its reputation among many fly anglers is undeserved.
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The Dark Side of the ocean: New giant sea bug species named after Darth Vader
A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his iconic and distinctive helmet. The 32.5 cm-long sea bug, known as a 'supergiant' was found off the coast ...
While you sleep, these insects are working hard on the night shift to keep our environment healthy
As night falls over Australia's forests, grasslands and backyards, the hidden world of nocturnal insects stirs to life. In ...