The arching, white-flowered shrubs commonly seen in the spring are Spiraea prunifolia. The shrub was introduced in the United ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Ideal for naturalized areas, cottage gardens, and rock gardens, it also acts as a repellent for aphids and squash bugs. Common foxglove's tall, bold blooms appear in many colors in April. A biennial, ...