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Closeup of a dozen golden-hued mosquito larvae hanging inverted in a container of water, most hanging at the surface with the siphon (breathing tube) touching the surface.

A Mandibleful of Plastic: Study Assesses if Microplastic Consumption Harms Mosquitoes

As tiny plastic particles infiltrate seemingly every environment on Earth, researchers are examining their effects on creatures big and small. A new study finds mosquito larvae may be resilient to microplastic consumption, but further research is needed.

Entomology Today March 2, 2023 Leave a Comment

Study Examines Insects’ Role in Plastic Pollution

When plastic debris pollutes soil ecosystems, some insects may play a role in spreading it by breaking it down into microplastic particles. A new study sheds light on this dynamic by looking at a variety of soil invertebrates and their taste for polystyrene.