Diapause is a fascinating form of biological dormancy employed by a broad array of animals as a survival strategy to endure ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As winter sets in, it’s easy to see insects as dormant nuisances waiting to resurface in spring. But beneath piles of leaves and ...

Diapause is one of the most remarkable adaptive strategies evolved by insects to survive predictable periods of environmental adversity. By integrating ...

Insect life-cycle polymorphism : introduction / S. Masaki and W. Wipking -- Diversity and integration of life-cycle controls in insects / H.V. Danks -- Seasonal plasticity and life-cycle adaptations ...

Diapause is a seasonal adaptation strategy of insects and animals in which biological functions are put on hold, such as insect eggs that remain dormant until conditions are more favorable to hatch.

Many insects living in northern climates don't die at the first signs of cold weather. Rather, new research suggests that they use a number of specialized proteins to survive the chilly months. These ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American “Winter is coming.” This is the motto of ...

Biological control applications based on the use of sterile insects and natural enemies are sustainable and environment-friendly control methods that are increasingly being used against pest insects.

DURING the past five years, work has been in progress at Rothamsted on rearing in the laboratory a number of plant-feeding insects. One of the aims has been to maintain supplies of insects in large ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. It's not like bugs can just turn on the heater, zip up a fluffy parka, or tuck in to a warm cup of ...

Diapause is a seasonal adaptation strategy of insects and animals where biological functions are put on hold, such as insect eggs that remain dormant until conditions are more favorable to hatch. This ...