The yellow-legged hornet eradication is on track—but the next few months are crucial

New Zealand now has a genuine chance to stamp out one of the most damaging invasive insects to reach our shores: the Asian ...
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These Insects Changed Their Entire Color Because of Humans

A native New Zealand insect that once mimicked its toxic neighbor has changed color in deforested areas, in a striking example of human-induced evolution. Researchers from New Zealand's University of ...
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New Zealand insects and their story

The praying mantis -- Butterflies and moths -- Beetles and bugs -- Stick insects, grasshoppers and wetas -- Some aquatic insects, cockroaches and earwigs -- The New Zealand glow-worm and other flies - ...
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Want to help our precious nocturnal bugs during Matariki’s longer nights? Turn the lights down low

Janice Lord has collaborated on a Dunedin City Council -funded project to investigate the effect of light sources on moths. She is affiliated with the New Zealand Entomological Society. Connal McLean ...
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‘Extremely rare’: Tiny 1.25 mm ancient insect fossil discovered in New Zealand

In a remarkable discovery, paleontologists have unearthed “extremely rare” tiny fossils that are shedding light on New Zealand's past. These minuscule fossils belong to whiteflies — a type of insects ...
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NZ mistletoes are parasites but not villains – they’re vital for birds and insects during winter

Janice Lord receives funding from the Department of Conservation and Ministry for Primary Industries. She is affiliated with the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network and the New Zealand ...