Hoverfly larvae are blind but locate aphids using chemical cues like honeydew and physical contact. They use sharp mouth hooks and external digestion to liquefy and suck out their prey. As adults, ...

Aphids could be considered the “mosquitoes” of the plant world, depending on the “blood” of plants to survive. They live in symbiosis with bacteria that pass from one generation to the next, producing ...

You’ve probably seen a hoverfly. It’s a small, bee-like insect that hovers over your flowers in summer. Though they look like tiny bees or wasps, they don’t sting. They’re actually some of the most ...