Various species of dung beetle fly in and start a free-for-all to make ... But it was not known how beetles use visual cues ...

Dung beetles improve pasture by removing waste and keep fly populations under control ... the Sun and light levels as a compass to help it travel in a straight line. For night-active species, the Moon ...

Some native dung beetles, such as the five-horned ... causing serious disruption to insects on the night shift. Insects often become disoriented, flying in endless circles around bright lights ...

As night falls over Australia’s forests, grasslands and backyards, the hidden world of nocturnal insects stirs to life. In many ecosystems, overall insect activity actually peaks at night, especially ...