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Insect wings are made of flexible membrane supported by rigid, radiating veins linked by cross veins: The outside veins react to stresses by stretching. The inside veins compress. The membrane between ...

We may be fascinated by the glowing aura of fireflies gently lighting up a summer evening — but their flashing lights aren’t for us. Instead, these bright bursts are a form of communication. Other ...

Genes from a tiny shrimp-like crustacean could help in the search for the origin of insect wings, a new study finds. To be clear, there is no evidence that any crustaceans ever evolved to fly, ...

While exploring the field, I was lucky to capture this rare owlfly (Libelloides macaronius) resting among the tall grass. With wings that look like a mix between a dragonfly and a butterfly, this ...