Adult beetles are reported to prefer coconut palms along with royal, date and fan palms. They feed on the growing spear of ...

Hawaii’s lush landscapes, iconic palm trees, and vibrant ecosystems are under threat from a dangerous invasive species the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB). These beetles are wreaking havoc on ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state has tried to stop the spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle since its first detection in 2013. So far it’s been a losing battle, but agriculture officials ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Two coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) were found on the Kona coast this week. According to the Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC), a live adult beetle was ...

Diving beetles (Dytiscidae) maintain the balance of pond ecosystems. They feed on other aquatic organisms, such as mosquito larvae, and form part of the diet of larger animals, including fish ...

New name for one of the world's rarest rhinoceroses Date: March 13, 2025 Source: Pensoft Publishers Summary: A recent study has reclassified the species commonly known as the Javan rhinoceros ...

A rhinoceros who spent four decades at the Louisville Zoo died Wednesday, zoo officials announced in a news release. The southern white rhinoceros, Sindi, was 41 years old, Louisville Zoo ...

But many other insects—including beetles, flies, moths and butterflies—also visit flowers to feed on nectar and pollen. In doing so, they can play an essential role in pollinating plants.

Over two billion people worldwide regularly consume insects as part of their diet due to their high protein content and nutritional benefits. Crickets have been a part of the human diet for ...

Some dung beetles are native to California, but many have been imported to help reduce damage from cattle farming. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge spoke with an entomologist about their role ...

The dollar is already having its worst start to a year since the global financial crisis triggered a US recession, and Morgan Stanley & Co. sees more trouble ahead for the currency as fears about ...