A blowfly on lavender flowers. Flies are the unsung heroes of pollination. They visit flowers to stoke up on energy-rich nectar and protein-rich pollen and transport pollen from flower to flower in ...

Although we’re in the middle of winter, soon we’ll witness the unveiling of springtime and all of its joyous colors: brilliant orange poppies, deep purple iris and vivid yellow tidy tips. And after ...

Life can’t function without insects. At least, not for long. They pollinate, break down waste, cycle nutrients, and touch every node in the web of life, filling endless niches across the planet. As ...

Despite their reputation as buzzing nuisances, flies serve a critical role as some of the Earth's most prolific pollinators -- and new research suggests they are increasingly at risk due to rising ...

Flies might not come to mind when you think of threatened species in need of protection, but research has proved that they are a vital part of our ecosystems. It may seem like there are plenty of ...

This image shows a pollinator fly enjoying the sweet taste of nectar inside the flower of a spicebush. In early spring when woodland plants begin to bloom, insects such as bees, moths, gnats and flies ...

Plants are anchored in one spot, but they are cunning. They have mastered the art of enticing more mobile organisms to do their bidding. It is the goal of every living thing to procreate and to live ...

Late last year, the New South Wales government announced an additional A$9.5 million in funding to support honeybee keepers in the wake of the 2022 arrival and subsequent spread of the Varroa mite.

Flies play a crucial role as pollinators, second only to bees in terms of the volume of crops and habitat they pollinate. Pictured here is a blue fly pollinating common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca).

New research shows flies can tolerate temperatures 2.3°C lower than bees before losing motor function, making them particularly vulnerable to climate change and raising concerns about their crucial ...