... orthology comparison of Arthropod genes at http://insects.eugenes.org/arthropods/ euGenes/Arthropods contains computed ...mosquitoes, 3 drosophila, 2 hymenoptera, 3 other insects, a crustacean and an arachnid. These can...cases in 27497 groups where the other insects, including Dros. pse. and Dros. moj.,...Many of these new genomics studies in insects and relatives have similar needs and themes...

...I'm a writer working on a project, and I'm looking for interesting 'parenting' behaviors observed in insect species. Examples from other animal groups would be the cuckoo laying its eggs in other birds' nests or the male lion eating the cubs that a female bore to another male. Insects aren't parents in the way we understand the word but still, they make preparations for the...

..., I'm a writer working on a project, and I'm looking for interesting 'parenting' behaviors observed in insect species. Examples from other animal groups would be the cuckoo laying its eggs in other birds' nests or the male lion eating the cubs that a female bore to another male. Insects aren't parents in the way we understand the word but still, they make preparations for the ...

> It is a robber fly (Diptera family Asilidae).  Robber flies are predators. Not a threat to you, just to smaller insects and (possibly) spiders. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robberfly -- Pat in Plymouth MI ('someplace.net' is comcast) Wow! You are right, and the Robber Fly it's not common here. I've found out that it's common in some places in southern Italy. Many thank'...

3xamin3@googlemail.com said: This morning I've found this strange insect on my window (Milan - Milano - Italy) I want to identify it, it seems a mosquito. ... a robber fly (Diptera family Asilidae). Robber flies are predators. Not a threat to you, just to smaller insects and (possibly) spiders. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robberfly -- Pat in Plymouth MI ('someplace.net' is ...

This morning I've found this strange insect on my window (Milan - Milano - Italy) I want to identify it, it seems a mosquito. The total lenght is about 3 cm (approx 1,20 inches) Here the pictures: http://tinyurl.com/insetto

... Hi, I would appreciate your help about this matter. I found at home some of these insects shown in the pictures below.. It's darkbrown-black coloured ( in the last 2 shoots  it appears... get rid of them update this thread. Lorenzo P.S To the experts out there: is there any other insect that could fight them and be more manageable (easier to get rid of once it has done its job?)....

I live in SW AZ. This year, unusually, I am pestered by very tiny insects (they look like leaf hoppers a bit but much smaller) that come through my screen, evidently attracted to the yellow bug bulb in my reading light. They don't bite but land on my arms and face and irritate. Get in my eyes and ears. They are very fast - only land for a moment, then quickly fly off. They make it very ...

Hello! So I suppose they shoulb be the ones you told... are those insect parasites or dangerous? Should I make any disinfestation? Not dangerous or parasites, but they can be a household pest, especially when occuring in larger numbers. The beetles and their larvae eat nearly all kind of organic material. Sorry, I am no specialist and can't tell you, whether a disinfestation is ...

... which species these beetles are... thanks a lot for the info. I live in northern Italy... I forgot to mention the size of these insects: 2-4 mm I think So I suppose they shoulb be the ones you told... are those insect parasites or dangerous? Should I make any disinfestation? thanks again for your help. rck