All insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda. But unlike other arthropods—like lobsters, spiders, or millipedes—insects have three pairs of jointed legs, segmented bodies, an exoskeleton ...

Taking eye-catching pictures of insects requires lots of patience, luck and muscle memory, says Salb. He aims to photograph them during warmer months in the pre-dawn hours, when they are less active.

Recent research indicates that while 70 per cent of children aged six to 11 claim watching TV is their favourite hobby, a ...

Butterflies came out on top as kids’ favourite insects (36%), while wasps, daddy long legs, and cockroaches were at the bottom of the list. Gerry is keen on encouraging children to explore the ...