When horseradish flea beetles feed on their host plants, they take up not only nutrients but also mustard oil glucosides, the characteristic defense compounds of horseradish and other brassicaceous ...
A tiny golden tortoise beetle is captivating people online with a vivid color-changing display that proves some of nature's flashiest tricks go far beyond the surface. In a mesmerizing clip, the ...
Researchers demonstrate how the horseradish flea beetle regulates the accumulation of mustard oil glucosides in its body. The beetles have special transporters in the excretory system that prevent the ...