February 13, 2026

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New Management Methods Emerge for Walnut Husk Fly

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As old insecticide tools are phased out, walnut growers seek new options for managing walnut husk fly (Rhagoletis completa), a major pest than can cause shell staining and kernel damage. A new guide in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management details current research into walnut husk fly monitoring and management. [Read more]

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Nine preserved flighted spongy moth specimens with light-colored wings are arranged in three rows of three on a white surface. A scale bar indicates 1 cm for size reference.
Research News

It Flies! Regulatory Officials on Constant Alert for Flighted Spongy Moths

Spongy moths (Lymantria dispar) are one of the most impactful invasive forest pests in North America. The one silver lining is that adult females of the subspecies here cannot fly. However, several closely related species in Europe and Asia are dubbed the “flighted spongy moth complex,” because their females can fly. Detecting these species before they arrive and establish populations is of the utmost importance and gives us the best chance of successful management. A new article in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management details the biology, ecology, and management strategies of two members of this important group of forest defoliators. [Read more]

A large swarm of small brown caddisflies cluster on the corner of a white fabric object with more scattered on nearby surfaces against a dark background.
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Caddisfly Swarms: Harmless, But Really Annoying

Caddisflies are generally harmless but can swarm in huge numbers near bodies of water, especially human‑altered waterways. In Arizona near the Colorado River, a new study finds residents consider caddisfly swarms to be a significant nuisance, but tolerance has improved as residents learn more about the insects and ongoing management efforts. [Read more]

Research News

A close-up of a small brown and yellow walnut husk fly with striped wings resting on a green leaf.
Research News

New Management Methods Emerge for Walnut Husk Fly

As old insecticide tools are phased out, walnut growers seek new options for managing walnut husk fly (Rhagoletis completa), a major pest than can cause shell staining and kernel damage. A new guide in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management details current research into walnut husk fly monitoring and management. [Read more]

The Entomology Profession

A large swarm of small brown caddisflies cluster on the corner of a white fabric object with more scattered on nearby surfaces against a dark background.
Research News

Caddisfly Swarms: Harmless, But Really Annoying

Caddisflies are generally harmless but can swarm in huge numbers near bodies of water, especially human‑altered waterways. In Arizona near the Colorado River, a new study finds residents consider caddisfly swarms to be a significant nuisance, but tolerance has improved as residents learn more about the insects and ongoing management efforts. [Read more]

Amazing Insects

A composite image shows a preserved eel (top) and close-ups of ticks attached to its skin (bottom three panels). White scale bars are present in each panel for size reference in the collection.
Amazing Insects

Ticks on an Eel: Museum Specimen is a First of its Kind

An electric eel donated to a natural history museum in 1873 had two ticks embedded in its skin, making it the first known instance of ticks parasitizing a fish. But it was never documented until now, more than 150 years later, when a curator and tick specialist chanced upon the specimen, identified the ticks, and reported the case in the Journal of Medical Entomology. [Read more]

A close-up of a red dragonfly with transparent wings perched on a green plant stem, against a blurred green background.
Amazing Insects

Dragonfly Wings: Marvels of Strength, Durability

Thinner than a human hair, dragonfly wings are highly durable, with antimicrobial, water-resistant, and anti-reflective properties and more. In a new study, a group of researchers examine a variety of chemical and structural qualities of dragonfly wings to seek inspiration for human technical innovation. [Read more]

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Amazing Insects

Why Webspinners Earn the Prize for Nature’s Best Raincoat

Insects known as webspinners, in the relatively understudied order Embioptera, spin the finest silk fibers known in nature. They use that silk to build shelters that, when wet, form a strong, protective film. A new study explores the silk-water interactions in four webspinner species, with lessons that could be applied in human-made, bioinspired materials. [Read more]

Science Policy and Outreach

A close-up of a red dragonfly with transparent wings perched on a green plant stem, against a blurred green background.
Amazing Insects

Dragonfly Wings: Marvels of Strength, Durability

Thinner than a human hair, dragonfly wings are highly durable, with antimicrobial, water-resistant, and anti-reflective properties and more. In a new study, a group of researchers examine a variety of chemical and structural qualities of dragonfly wings to seek inspiration for human technical innovation. [Read more]

A forest with tall, thin pine trees spaced apart, a few leaning or fallen, with sparse undergrowth apparent on a sunny April day. The sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue visible through the trees.
Science Policy and Outreach

Where Do We Go From Here? Science Student Sentiment in an Unpredictable Federal Job Market

Amid funding cuts and firings at federal science agencies, students in entomology and other sciences who aspire to a career in government service say they now fear a lack of opportunities in the future. One entomology graduate student argues that downsizing government science jobs means the U.S. is losing people and programs that serve the public good. [Read more]

A close-up of a small fruit fly with transparent wings and yellow-black markings resting on the textured pinkish-red surface of a lychee fruit. The background is blurred green.
Science Policy and Outreach

Why Are We Having a Record Outbreak of Exotic Fruit Flies in 2025?

Detections of invasive fruit flies are sharply on the rise in the U.S. this year, triggering a multimillion dollar response from federal, state, and local government agencies aimed at protecting our agricultural resources. One entomologist argues for renewed dedication to sensible biosecurity measures—including strategies that harness travelers’ feelings. [Read more]

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