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Read the article Flying distance of frass kicked by the grasshopper Atractomorpha lata and factors affecting the flying distance and watch the video.

Adults of the grasshopper Atractomorpha lata use a hind leg kick to project their frass a considerable distance from themselves. Read more...

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NEW!Current progress in DNA barcoding and future implications for entomology
Utsugi JINBO, Toshihide KATO, Motomi ITO

In this review, we present an overview of DNA barcoding and its application to entomology. We also introduce current advances and future implications of this promising technique.

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The advent of RNA interference in Entomology
Mito, T., Nakamura, T., Bando, T., Ohuchi, H. and Noji, S.

The increasing availability of insect genomes has made the RNAi technique an indispensable technique for characterizing gene functions in insects. Here we review the current status of RNAi - based experiments in insects and the applications of RNAi for species - specific insecticides, focusing on non - drosophilid insects. We also identify future applications for RNAi - based studies in Entomology.

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'Giant water bug photographed devouring baby turtle'

The article 'Field observation of predation on a turtle by a giant water bug' has been featured by the BBC

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