Deep-diving insect larvae are challenging a long-held idea about why there are almost no insects in the ocean, thanks to sturdy air sacs. In Lake Malawi in East Africa, billions of lake fly larvae ...

Not all stinging insects play by the same rules, and the difference between a one-and-done sting versus a relentless repeated assault comes down to some surprisingly ancient biology that shapes how ...

Earwigs are seemingly everywhere in the Gem State during the summer. Despite their name and long pincers, they’re not scary — ...

The next time you hear someone grumbling about insects causing a nuisance ask them to think again. We rely on insects for ...

Researchers have identified a new species of harvester ant in Bulgaria – part of a notoriously tricky genus Messor.

Chandigarh: Moths are cryptic creatures of the darkness, irresistibly attracted to light, giving rise to the popular phrase, ...

It looks like a twig. But this insect can fly, clone itself and defend against predators. Meet world’s biggest Stick insect. It can grow nearly 9 inches.

Some things for your garden are worth the money, but others, such as certain pest-control methods and fertilizers, are only draining your bank account.

The Habitat Patch Program guides City of Trees residents who want their yards to be habitats where birds and insects thrive.

Dino Martins' new book argues that parasites may strengthen human immunity, challenging traditional public health views. He ...

Somewhere in the forest canopies of eastern Indonesia lurks an insect that can clone itself, weaponize its own wings, and grow nearly as long as your forearm. Scientists still have far more questions ...

Today’s column is the fifth in a series about the birds and animals that visit Secret Spring, a remote waterhole in the oak ...