Scientific American

Jewel Beetles’ Iridescent Shells Deter Hungry Birds—By Freaking Them Out

Flashy iridescent shells might not seem like the best evolutionary strategy for bugs trying to avoid hungry birds. But in recent years, biologists have shown that iridescence—lustrous shifts in color, ...
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Q&A: Tackling the red flour beetle

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologists Patrick Porter and Robert Puckett, address some of the most frequently asked questions about the red flour beetle, commonly found in grain products ...
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Socorro's red flour beetle solutions: dump or burn pecan shells

SOCORRO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Expert lays out two plans to eradicate the red flour beetle infestation in the City of Socorro. KFOX14/CBS4 spoke with the Texas Department of Agriculture's Commissioner ...
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Socorro begins removal of pecan shells to combat Red Flour Beetle infestation

SOCORRO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — On Monday the City of Socorro along with other agencies, will begin removing the pecan shells believed to be food force for the Red Flour Beetle Infestation.