A Kobe University study shows that small aquatic beetles survive catfish attacks by resisting ingestion inside the catfish's mouth and being spat out alive. This research contributes to a deeper ...

Predator–prey interactions within agroecosystems form the basis of natural pest regulation, influencing crop health and yield while reducing reliance on chemical inputs. Predatory insects, notably ...

The catfish Silurus asotus was fed eight aquatic beetle species of varying body sizes of the families Gyrinidae, Dytiscidae and Hydrophilidae, including Regimbartia attenuata, to examine their escape ...

Hidden within the tiny world of insects, a macro wildlife camera captured an intense close-up encounter between a red predatory bug and its struggling prey perched on a flower. At first glance the ...

Most predators are opportunistic hunters. If a species is open to eating multiple types of prey, it can improve its odds of ...

The grub first appears to get stuck in the sundew's mucilage, the glue-like material the plant uses to catch prey, and then ...

The surprising escapes from near-death situations of beetles and other small animals illustrate how both prey and predators can adapt to challenges over time. Regimbartia attenuata beetles have the ...

Prey animals can use their colors to hide from predators or dissuade them from attacking. But local conditions determine which option works best. A global study comparing defensive coloration in ...

Predators and the environment determine why some animals use camouflage to avoid being eaten, while others use bright colors to warn them off, new research reveals. Published today in the journal ...

Hummingbirds bring vibrant life to any garden, but they also attract a range of predators and pests that can threaten their survival. From stealthy hunters to unassuming insects, these creatures can ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 19, 2025) In the book, Biological Control Systems and Climate Change, published this month, Danilo Russo, PhD—a speaker during the first session of our 42nd National Forum ...