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Mosquitoes have been found in Iceland for the first time as global heating makes the country more hospitable for insects. The country was until this month one of the only places in the world that did not have a mosquito population. The other is Antarctica. Scientists have predicted for some time that mosquitoes could establish themselves in Iceland as there …

Scientists have uncovered the first South American amber deposits containing preserved insects in a quarry in Ecuador, according to a study published in Communications Earth & Environment. The discovery captures a vivid picture of a 112-million-year-old forest that once thrived on the ancient supercontinent Gondwana and opens new doors for exploring a long-overlooked prehistoric ecosystem. Amber (fossilized tree resin) has …

Ice cream, mascarpone and milk-washed cocktails may sound like simple pleasures — but the ones served at a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Denmark contained a little extra something: ants. Alchemist in Copenhagen, currently ranked No. 5 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, describes itself as “part science lab” and has a thing for experimenting with food. The restaurant’s ant-ics began …

It’s a stark demonstration of nature at its most devious: researchers have discovered a plant that attracts pollinating flies by mimicking the odour of half-eaten ants. The species of dogbane is the first plant known to boost its chances of reproducing by copying the scent that ants release as an alarm call to their nestmates when they come under attack …

Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Mosquito-borne diseases have surged to record levels this year. Cases of West Nile Virus, a disease that can cause paralysis, were up 40 percent compared to normal this year, with …

Disease-carrying ‘kissing bugs’ are in Ohio. Here’s what to know about these dangerous insects  Mahoning Matters ‘Kissing bug’ disease is here to stay in the US, experts say. Here’s why it’s spreading  CNN What To Know About the ‘Kissing Bug’ Disease: Symptoms, Risks and More  The New York Times What is ‘kissing bug’ disease? Bug that spreads Chagas disease found in US, including …

Amber from Ecuador reveals insects from the age of dinosaurs  Reuters Cretaceous amber of Ecuador unveils new insights into South America’s Gondwanan forests  Nature Prehistoric insects trapped in amber give glimpse into ancient life on Earth: “Little windows into the past”  CBS News Stunning amber deposits hold insects from the time of the dinosaurs  New Scientist Incredible 112-Million-Year-Old Amber Reveals an Entire Ancient Ecosystem  ScienceAlert …

Kissing bugs in Ohio: What to know about the insects linked to a potentially life-threatening disease  10tv.com ‘Kissing bug’ disease is here to stay in the US, experts say. Here’s why it’s spreading  CNN The symptoms of ‘kissing bug’ disease to be on the look out for  The Independent What is ‘kissing bug’ disease? Bug that spreads Chagas disease found in US, including …

Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America, providing a fresh glimpse into life on Earth at a time when flowering plants were just beginning to diversify and spread around the world. Many of the specimens found at a sandstone quarry in Ecuador date to 112 million years ago, said Fabiany Herrera, curator …

Insects carrying Chagas disease are in California. How worried should you be?  San Francisco Chronicle Chagas disease, long considered only a threat abroad, is established in California and the Southern U.S.  Los Angeles Times Mapped: Where the deadly ‘kissing bug’ disease Chagas has spread in the US  The Independent Deadly ‘kissing bug’ parasite is now in 32 US states — and you might …