Unexpected Biological Trick: Butterflies 'Sing' to Ants to Survive
A new study reveals that certain butterfly larvae use rhythmic signals akin to musical language to communicate with ants, gaining protection and sustenance from them.
Architectural principles inspire research into tiles encouraging coral settlement
Researchers are developing architectural prototypes to create structures that promote coral larvae settlement for reef restoration.
VIDEO: customer finds larvae inside snack at bus station eatery in São Paulo
A customer discovered larvae inside a snack sold by a bus station eatery in Sorocaba, SP, raising concerns about food safety standards.
The devil crab that killed a blogger, crazy honey, cheese with live larvae, Greenland shark, and other deadly culinary 'delicacies'
A Filipino food blogger died after consuming a toxic crab, highlighting the dangers of certain local delicacies.
Washing cauliflower with water is not enough! This way, insects hidden in every corner will die
The article emphasizes the importance of thoroughly cleaning cauliflower to remove hidden insects and larvae, which ordinary washing cannot eliminate.
This wasp parasitizes its host by castrating it with a virus
The Cotesia vestalis wasp uses a virus to castrate its host, redirecting its energy from spermatogenesis to the development of the wasp’s larvae.
Sanitary Surveillance inspects supermarket after report of snacks with larvae in Cabo Frio
The Sanitary Surveillance in Cabo Frio inspected a supermarket following allegations of contaminated snacks but found no immediate health risks.
Larvae infestation of Aedes decreases, but Jacareí remains on alert for dengue after first death of 2026
Jacareí is still on alert for dengue despite a decrease in Aedes mosquito larvae infestation rates, following the city's report of its first dengue-related death of the year 2026.
Dog found malnourished and with wounds infested with larvae; owner arrested for mistreatment in Blumenau
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Blumenau for animal cruelty after his dog was found in a severely neglected state, leading to potential prison sentences of two to five years under the law.
Boring worm reaches wildlife; two red deer infested in Yucatán
The livestock pest, the Boring Worm, is spreading among wildlife, with two red deer in Yucatán reported infested with larvae from the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly.
Insects in Food: The Collapse of Ÿnsect and Consumers Saying No to Crickets and Larvae
The article discusses the collapse of Ÿnsect and the growing consumer resistance to insect-based food products such as crickets and larvae amid EU supply considerations.
The eel: controversy and threats
The ongoing debate over the consumption of the critically endangered European eel and its larvae, known as angulas, has revealed underlying issues in commercial practices and consumer attitudes.
Spider Wearing a Necklace Like 'Pearls'... Amazing Discovery in Brazil
Researchers in Brazil discovered a small spider that appeared to be wearing a necklace of pearls, which was later revealed to be a deception caused by parasitic mite larvae.
Russians will never eat insects – top MP
A top Russian MP declares that insect-based food will never be introduced to the Russian market, contrasting it with the European Union's acceptance of mealworm larvae as food.