Peptidoglycan recognition proteins (PGRPs) are innate immunity molecules present in most invertebrate and vertebrate animals, but not in plants. Insects have up to 19 PGRPs, classified into short ...

A South Australian business is using black soldier fly larvae to convert food waste into pet food and products for the agriculture industry. Now the business has partnered with a local grape ...

A crane fly lays eggs in low-lying areas near water, which hatch as larvae. These larvae are called leather jackets and are brown or gray and cylinder-shaped. They have finger-like projections on ...

Syrphid flies are also known as hover or flower flies. Some adult flies can mimic bees. The larval stage is an important early and late-season aphid predator. A single larva can feed on dozens of ...

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 ...

Use this guide to learn how to kill maggots and keep them out of your home for good. Maggots are the larvae of flies and are typically found in decaying organic matter. They are small and worm ...

The 'M' can look thick, thin or even broken in appearance. The immature larvae are alligator-like and appear similar to other lady beetle larvae. Larvae are blue to black with two orange stripes, and ...