MANITOULIN—Across the vast and varied landscapes of North America, a quiet crisis is unfolding. The once-familiar hum of bees, the flicker of butterfly wings, the dusk-dance of moths, all are fading.

Ecologists are investigating the decline of insect populations in the world's tropical forests. Insects, the most abundant and diverse group of animals on Earth, are experiencing alarming declines, ...

Anthropogenic pressures, invasive species and climate change could have disastrous consequences for ecosystems globally.

A new study introduces the "Salient Aroma Hypothesis," which explains how varying plant aromas, particularly those released ...

Studies show where people actively engage in managing local habitat for pollinators, at-risk butterflies are holding on and ...

New research uncovers the surprising role of plant scents in insect diets and evolution especially butterflies and moths.

The scent of blooming flowers and fresh plant life is not just a perk of springtime; it is a key driver in the survival and ...

As they cling to leaf tips, newborn warty birch caterpillars produce vibrations that can ward off invaders approaching their ...

In a recent study, a team of researchers led by Penn State scientists tested a new hypothesis for why some species of butterflies and moths have very specific diets, feeding on only a few types of ...

The 66th Spring Naturalist Rally of the Friends of Roan Mountain will take place from Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27 at ...