This all-female species reproduces through parthenogenesis, producing large numbers of genetically identical offspring. Aphids can reproduce asexually, allowing for rapid population growth during ...

These viruses are transmitted when aphids carrying the viruses feed on sugar beet. The peach potato aphid (Myzus Persicae) is the main vector. Infection of sugar beet plants with the yellowing viruses ...

Meanwhile, there were also plenty of insects including some that we would recognize today such as ants, bees, aphids, and grasshoppers. We, quite rightly, worry about how the activities of humans are ...

They even switch roles so everyone gets a chance to eat and stay alert. Some ants protect aphids from other bugs. In return, the aphids produce a sugary liquid called honeydew, which the ants eat.

Like Lily-Of-The-Valley, this contains toxic cardiac glycosides. Somewhat fortunately, however, it has a very bitter taste, meaning that people are not tempted to eat it, and oleander poisonings are ...

Introduction: The cotton aphid Aphis gossypii is a significant polyphagous crop pest and has evolved a high level of resistance to neonicotinoids and other insecticides. Flavonoids, plant ...

These small beetles, recognized by their bright red and orange shells adorned with black spots, are voracious predators of aphids, which can wreak havoc on garden plants. A single ladybug can consume ...

Ants are among nature's greatest success stories, with an estimated 22,000 species worldwide. Tropical Australia in particular is a global hotspot for ant diversity. Some researchers believe it ...

“Salvia attracts pollinators and helps repel pests like aphids, making it a good addition near tomatoes, peppers, and beans,” says Funk. It can not only survive, but actually thrive in hot and dry ...