Articles
100 articles on insects, identification, ecology, and the natural world.
How to Identify Common UK Insects
A practical field guide to recognising the most frequently encountered insects across Britain, from garden beetles to meadow butterflies.
CultureInsects in Folklore and Mythology
Explore the rich cultural significance of insects throughout human history — from the sacred scarab of ancient Egypt to butterfly symbolism and spider myths acr...
ScienceHow Do Butterflies Taste with Their Feet?
An exploration of the remarkable sensory biology of butterflies, focusing on the chemoreceptors in their tarsi (feet) that allow them to detect sugars, salts, a...
ConservationInsects and Climate Change
An exploration of how climate change is affecting insect populations worldwide, covering range shifts, phenological mismatches, population declines, adaptation,...
BehaviourHow Do Leaf-Cutter Ants Farm?
Discover how leaf-cutter ants practise agriculture — cultivating fungus gardens deep underground, with a complex division of labour rivalling human farming civi...
ScienceHow Do Fireflies Glow?
Uncover the science behind bioluminescence in fireflies, from the chemical reaction that produces light to the ecological purposes of their remarkable glow.
ScienceHow Do Caterpillars Turn into Butterflies?
A detailed scientific exploration of insect metamorphosis, explaining how caterpillars dissolve and rebuild their bodies inside the chrysalis, the role of imagi...
ConservationWhat Is Colony Collapse Disorder?
An in-depth look at Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), the mysterious phenomenon in which honeybee workers abandon their hives, its suspected causes, and its impli...
EcologyThe Role of Dung Beetles in Ecosystems
Explore the vital but often overlooked ecological services provided by dung beetles, from nutrient recycling and soil improvement to parasite control.
GardeningWhat Are Aphids and How to Control Them
Everything you need to know about aphids — their biology, explosive reproduction, the damage they cause, and effective organic control methods for gardeners.
Species GuidesWhat Are Stoneflies?
An in-depth guide to stoneflies (order Plecoptera), covering their biology, aquatic lifecycle, role as water quality indicators, identification features, and ec...
ScienceCommon Insect Myths Debunked
Separating fact from fiction in popular beliefs about insects, from earwigs crawling into ears to daddy-long-legs being the most venomous spiders, and many more...