A native New Zealand insect that once mimicked its toxic neighbor has changed color in deforested areas, in a striking example of human-induced evolution. Researchers from New Zealand's University of ...

In a remarkable discovery, paleontologists have unearthed “extremely rare” tiny fossils that are shedding light on New Zealand's past. These minuscule fossils belong to whiteflies — a type of insects ...

The praying mantis -- Butterflies and moths -- Beetles and bugs -- Stick insects, grasshoppers and wetas -- Some aquatic insects, cockroaches and earwigs -- The New Zealand glow-worm and other flies - ...

Researchers have revealed the unique ‘cheating’ strategy a New Zealand insect has developed to avoid being eaten – mimicking a highly toxic species. In nature, poisonous species typically advertise ...

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Janice Lord has collaborated on a Dunedin City Council -funded project to investigate the effect of light sources on moths. She is affiliated with the New Zealand Entomological Society. Connal McLean ...

The New Zealand velvet worm's reign as Bug of the Year is coming to an end, with voting now open for the 2026 competition.Authors Connal McLean ...