Topic
beetle
6 stories related to this topic, newest first.
winnipegfreepress.comworld3 hrs ago
Emerald Ash Borer Beetles Found in Hungary and Slovakia
Authorities found 18 beetles in Slovakia in July 2026 and two adults in Hungary in June. The detections mark the insect's initial appearance in the European Union. CBS News reported the findings from national agricultural offices.
electrek.cofinance15 days ago
Tesla Electric Semi Involved in Fatal Crash in Nevada
A Tesla electric Semi struck a Volkswagen Beetle at a highway intersection in Dayton, Nevada, killing both occupants of the smaller vehicle. The cause remains under investigation, with preliminary statements suggesting the truck driver may have fallen asleep.
world20 days ago
Queensland Declares Statewide Biosecurity Zone After Beetle Kills 4,800 Trees in Perth
The polyphagous shot-hole borer, first found in Western Australia in 2021, has killed thousands of trees and led to movement restrictions. Queensland has declared a statewide zone and conducts surveillance to block entry.
science45 days ago
Study in Science Maps Known Links Between African Elephants, Dung Beetles, and Savanna Food Webs
A new study published in Science used food-web data to document how African elephants influence dung beetle communities and their ecological functions in savanna ecosystems.
SC
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewfinance98 days ago
Red-Necked Longhorn Beetle Infests Cherry Trees in Japan Prompting Tree Removals
Authorities in Japan are removing hundreds of cherry trees to contain the spread of the red-necked longhorn beetle, which infests sakura trees by burrowing into their trunks. The pest, first detected in 2012, has affected 17 of Japan's 47 prefectures. Additional threats to cherry…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld102 days ago
B.C. Parks Closes Squamish Climbing Area to Remove Suspended Volkswagen Beetle
B.C. Parks has closed a popular rock climbing area near Squamish, British Columbia, due to a hollowed-out Volkswagen Beetle suspended on the rock face, which poses a public safety risk. The Squamish Nation stated the site is sacred and the placement of the vehicle is disrespectfu…