Fruit flies are already famous in science. They’ve helped researchers make discoveries in genetics, aging, and brain function. Now, scientists at UC Santa Barbara have found that fruit fly larvae have ...

Just as the city is reawakening after months of winter, so are the delicate sprouts of native grasses and wildflowers in the ...

Bluebells are also increasingly grown in home landscapes, where they prefer partial shade and moist, fertile soils.

Charles Darwin proposed a simple explanation. He believed bees chose the same flowers again and again because switching would ...

Scientists estimate there are about 4,000 species of native bees in the U.S.—and they’re both cooler and ecologically more ...

Gardeners can attract bees to our gardens with the right mix of plants and flowers. Here are several key tips on landscaping ...

Why are bumblebees destroying leaves? We've read the research, and the answer to why these amazing creatures damage leaves ...

Leafcutter bees have sharp jaws resembling serrated knives, yet they are surprisingly docile. These hard-working bees are known for slicing through plant leaves, leaving signature holes in their wake.

In this particular exhibition at the Staten Island Museum, even the pink of the walls comes from bugs — in the form of lac, a ...

Do mosquito-repellent plants really work? Buzzing past your ear as you lounge on the patio, leaving welts on your kids’ ...

Many butterflies, bees and moths are fluttering into oblivion. A new report co-authored by a Canadian researcher warns that ...

Get ready for a Modesto celebration that will hum with family attractions. It’s the La Loma Native Plant Garden Pollinator Festival, our April highlight in a monthly feature that offers fresh ideas to ...