Butterflies, bees, and even bats are celebrated as pollinators: creatures that travel from flower to flower to feed, and in the process, help fertilize the plants by spreading pollen. But some of ...

Have you ever seen a weevil up close before? These tiny insects are famous for their ability to drill holes. A weevil drilling a hole into an acorn is a fascinating process to observe. But why do they ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When it comes to the critical process of pollination, butterflies ...

The greatest jousting competitions in the world can be found on certain rotting trees in the New Zealand bush, where hordes of males compete for the opportunity to mate. The knights are not humans but ...

The insect, found in New Zealand, has an evolutionary trick that supports its bizarre and elongated head. By Sabrina Imbler The greatest jousting competitions in the world can be found on certain ...

The weevil Anchylorhynchus trapezicollis is the main pollinator of South American palm Syagrus coronata. Here the weevil is seen on a female flower, touching the receptive parts and leaving pollen ...