Mosquitos are the bane of many people’s existence, especially since their bites aren’t just annoyingly itchy; they can also spread potentially deadly parasitic diseases. Even the larvae of certain ...

A new study shows mosquito larvae feeding in slow motion, under a microscope, for the first time. By Oliver Whang Microcinematography can reveal wonders and horrors in the universe of tiny things ...

With striking high-speed video footage, scientists have for the first time detailed how predatory mosquito larvae attack and capture prey in aquatic habitats. This new research sheds light on behavior ...

DURHAM, NC -- Attaching its head to its tail to form a ring, a 3-millimeter larva of the goldenrod gall midge squeezes some internal fluids into its tail section, swelling it and raising the pressure ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Zebra mussel larvae have been found in Rainy Lake, a popular tourist destination near International Falls in northern Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ...

Annapolis, MD; October 4, 2022—With striking high-speed video footage, scientists have for the first time detailed how predatory mosquito larvae attack and capture prey in aquatic habitats. Published ...

'Hydrostatic legless jumping' launches a 3-millimeter maggot of a goldenrod gall midge 20-30 body-lengths away with acceleration rivalling the best legged leapers. The larva latches its head to its ...