Khamis leads a team that found the larvae of Kenyan mealworm beetles eating through polystyrene, a common type of plastic, with the bacteria in their guts breaking down the material through digestion.

Chafer grubs are the larvae of large, flying beetles. There are several species, collectively known as chafers. The grubs live in the soil, feeding on plant roots. Damage to lawns first appears as ...

LAKE MURRAY, Okla. (KXII) - Larvae of the emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive species of beetle known for killing trees, was found at Lake Murray State Park. The Oklahoma Forestry Services shared ...

The larvae, dubbed “aphid lions,” are particularly effective in devouring soft-bodied insects. They feed on aphids, caterpillars, and even small beetles, ensuring these pests don’t overrun your garden ...

The Goliath birdeater doesn't just it birds. It also eats small rodents, frogs and insects. Milan Zygmunt / Shutterstock ...

In this case, it's a beloved classic Volkswagen Beetle. Car Specialist Dave Kunz shows us how this iconic car survived the fire. The owner, Drew Kogon, lives in Boston but had the car parked at ...

June 29, 2022 — Larvae of longhorned beetles develop primarily in woody tissue, which is difficult for most organisms to digest. However, longhorned beetle larvae possess special enzymes to ...

The Hercules Beetles, also known as Dynastes Hercules, is not only the largest beetle on the planet – but also one of the most unique. Their impressive size, striking colors, and formidable horns make ...

Competitive generation giant Constellation has agreed to acquire Calpine Corp. in a $16.4 billion deal that is set to create the largest producer of clean and reliable energy in the U.S. with an ...

With more than 50,000 described species, the leaf beetle family is distributed worldwide and represents about a quarter of the species diversity of all herbivores. Leaf beetles can be found to ...

“People moving plants out of the quarantined area can unknowingly spread Japanese beetle larvae. When the larvae develop into adult beetles in the spring or summer, they can infest new locations. This ...

She previously worked at one of the largest advertising agencies in the southwest. Carpet beetle larvae will eat away at your carpets, rugs, and upholstery, and they don't go away on their own. Make ...