


The Flies and Beetles That Turn Death Into Dinner
Fourth in a series of posts on forensic entomology

32 New Beetle Species Identified from New Brunswick, Canada
In 1991, 1,365 beetle species were known from New Brunswick. That number increased to 2,703 by 2013, but there were still gaps in the knowledge of the coleopteran fauna. Now […]

Two New Dung Beetle Species Found in Mexico
A Mexican-Italian research team discovered two new dung beetle species in Mexico while carrying out a biodiversity study in conserved forests and cattle-grazing sites. The new species are described in […]

Termitophilic Scarab Beetles Found Hiding in Brazilian Termite Colonies
Termite soldiers are able to chemically detect intruders in their colonies. While most trespassers are swiftly dealt with, some spiders, centipedes, millipedes, and insects are allowed to find shelter within […]