For a naturalist, living in Texas definitely has its share of fringe benefits. The diversity of the flora and fauna that can be observed here is nothing short of amazing. One of the amazing feats of ...

The film "Insects" explores the vast diversity and significance of insects in our ecosystem. It highlights their incredible numbers, unique physical characteristics, and various life cycles, including ...

We love to look at butterflies because of their beauty and colors, but you can also enjoy a close look at the lives of butterflies. They contribute to the health of our planet. While feeding on nectar ...

A dragonfly begins its life in the water. Many of the summer insects we see do not suddenly appear as the fully formed adult versions we are likely to casually encounter. These insects, along with ...

IT HASN'T been a great season so far for butterflies but when weather conditions are conducive the Speckled Wood is one of the most common species on the wing at this time of year. It is a smallish ...

Insect life cycles are carefully synchronized with changes in their surroundings. Chief among these are seasonal changes. In particular, shortening fall days trigger internal changes in insects that ...

Barely a few minutes after stepping into the leafy surroundings of the Tropical Butterfly Conservatory Tiruchirappalli (TBCT) in the Upper Anaicut Reserve Forest (six kilometres from Melur, near ...