How insects traverse impossible distances Somewhere over the Indian Ocean, the globe skimmer (Pantala flavescens) flaps its delicate golden wings, beginning a remarkable relay journey covering up to 14,000-18,000 km between India and Africa. These small insect travellers measure about 4-5 cm in length and are no heavier than a paper clip, yet they […]
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A Life Among Insects
Thresiamma Varghese shares the joys of discovering and preserving critters It was a rainy day and piercing cold winds swept through the third floor of the new Biological Sciences building. I pushed open the creaky museum door, stepping into the big, dimly lit room. It was warm inside, and I could smell the […]