Ancient Earth once buzzed with enormous dragonfly-like insects, and scientists long thought high oxygen levels made their ...

As the temperature rises, so do the insects. We asked experts how to get rid of common springtime pests.

Antlion larvae may not look like much, but they are easily some of the best engineers in the animal kingdom. This insect’s ...

Discover interesting facts about insects, the critters whose combined weight on the planet is 70 times that of all humans.

Tom Wassmer points at a malaise trap, which is used to collect samples of flying insects for research. A biology professor at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan, Wassmer is among many ...

The surprising escapes from near-death situations of beetles and other small animals illustrate how both prey and predators ...

As spring and warmer temps ramp up, many people are beginning to find critters in their homes.

Amber from the Kachin region of Myanmar has preserved a wealth of fossils, offering insights into the diversity of the ...

Typically, engineers perform surgery to implant electrodes into the insects’ antennae. The antennae contain sensors for smell ...

Canada goose droppings may be messy, but new research shows insects can turn this waste into useful protein and fertilizer ...

Invasive pests are a growing concern across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Experts say some are harder to control once they ...

Blooming flowers provide natural nectar sources, but hummingbirds primarily eat bugs, including an assortment of gnats, ...