What is the Goliath beetle and why is it so important? The Goliath beetles (genus Goliathus) are among the world’s biggest insects. There are five different species. They grow up to 110mm long ...

As spring thunder rolls, all life unfolds. Awakening of Insects, the third term of the 24 Solar Terms, is nature's wake-up call. In the words of Tang Dynasty poet Yuan Zhen, "Warmth awakens ...

Yet, scientists know relatively little about how insect sense and respond to temperature. Using two species of flies from different climates -- one from the cool, high-altitude forests of Northern ...