All posts tagged insect

Here on the Wild Wire we have been taking a close look at Conservation International's RAP program and the many new species that they have discovered.

Some species of male butterfly find a female by staking out a nice sunny spot to wait for Miss right to fly by. These sunny spots become

The Atlantic rainforests of Brazil are a hotspot for biodiversity but they are also one of the most threatened ecosystems. 92% of this rainforests original coverage

Looks like the Beatles, and their record breaking sales on iTunes, aren’t the only ones making news these days! Recently, Spanish researchers discovered two new species of “leaping”

Moth eyes are pretty special; they are covered with a super coating that makes it one of the least reflective surfaces in nature. Because light isn't bouncing off their

For those 'non-believers' we have found another reason to think fairies are real! If you look closely at certain insects you will see something surprising; they have

Leaf-cutter ants have sharp mandibles that they use to cut leaves. As these insects age their mandibles wear down, using this dull cutting tool means it