But then there are common house bugs you might be unsure about. Keep in mind that insects tend to come out more after a heavy rain or when the weather turns warm, so you don’t need to fear a ...

So swallow that lump in your throat and keep reading. Insects suck. They also bite and sting. Some inject venom that can kill outright or produce a deadly allergic reaction. Others, like ...

Leaf-feeding insects are a part of life in the Peninsula’s rich horticultural landscape. The region’s mild Mediterranean climate and diverse variety of native and ornamental trees create an ideal ...

A newly described species from Hawaiʻi hides itself with carcasses to avoid getting eaten by spiders. Newly described bone collector caterpillars build a silken case around their bodies and adorn ...

The finding suggests that stem-tetrapod and stem-amniote lineages began evolving in the Devonian period, much earlier than previously thought. The rapid evolution of tetrapods during this period, ...

Volunteers in Northern Virginia turned out in large numbers for an annual event aimed at curbing the spread of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species in local vineyards. The latest Scrape for the ...

Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle The inspiration behind Alex Heveri’s artistic works might be small and delicate in nature, but in real life, her glass-and-steel sculptures of insects and ...

That’s why both sunscreen and insect repellent are essential. It’s easy to see the appeal of combo products, which include both sunscreen and insect repellent in one convenient bottle.

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Edible insects are a sustainable, nutrient-rich protein and are eaten by millions of people around the world. But you won’t find them on the menu around here ...

Exploited correctly, these insects‘ instincts can make them great pollinators. But how does a flower conjure up the odor of decaying flesh? For a long time, scientists haven’t been quite sure.

Entomologist Shadrack Muya, a senior lecturer at Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, said that ants are important for aerating soils, enhancing soil fertility and ...

The brightly colored insects have been reported in southeast Michigan, migration watchers say. "Monarch butterflies are of the most recognizable and beloved butterfly in North and Central America.