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How a moth uses an optical illusion to disguise itself as a leaf
The smooth wings of fruit-sucking moths appear to be ridged like a leaf – but the resemblance is created by nanostructures that reflect light in an unusual way
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London Underground mutant mosquitoes have surprisingly ancient origins
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Genetically modified toxic semen could suppress troublesome insects
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Secrets of velvet ant’s venom explain what makes its sting so painful
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2024 review: The strangest animal videos of the year
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Screwworm: Why is this flesh-eating parasite making a comeback?
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A giant hornet from Asia has appeared in Europe for the first time
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Hornets can hold their alcohol like no other animal on Earth
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Ants can be used to make yogurt – and now we know how it works
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Antidote to deadly pesticides boosts bee survival
Feeding bees edible bits of hydrogel increases their odds of surviving pesticide exposure by 30 per cent
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Ants change the way they build nests to stop diseases spreading
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Wild bees have found a surprising place to nest in cities
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Spiders use fireflies as flashing lures to catch more prey
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Consumer insecticides are useless for fighting cockroach infestations
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