Research on Grandfather Mountain has confirmed the presence of 10 species of fireflies or illumining insects, including ...

Kentucky will be the epicenter for the emergence of Brood XIV of 17-year periodical cicadas this spring. Periodical cicadas ...

If this type of classic repellent is all you can find (or if you prefer it), the best version we’ve found is Cutter Backwoods Dry Insect Repellent. Its 25% DEET formula protects against ...

As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, spring is a welcome change for most of us (pollen and allergies aside) — ...

Shocked pub goers rushed for cover when a swarm of around 3,000 bees descended on their favourite watering hole. The insects ...

Fairy shrimp, giant waterbugs, and water scorpions are a few aquatic species visitors might encounter on the Elkhart County Parks’ “Creatures of the Night” hike from 7:30-9 p.m.

Insects are fascinating creatures that play essential roles in our ecosystems. However, some insects pose significant threats due to their venom, diseases, or aggressive behaviors. While many of these ...

The same is true for stick insects. This makes identifying chromosomal rearrangements with species challenging when assembling genomes. "In the past, we've averaged data from each chromosome set ...

Despite fears over “insectageddon”, there is a lack of data about virtually all insect species globally and there is virtually no data on species in Africa. This is according to a team of ...

For many, insects were part of a carefree childhood adventure or creatures to avoid. But what if those same bugs that once seemed repulsive could become key to fighting food insecurity and ...

There's nothing like coming home after a long day to the warm, glowing welcome of your front porch. Less enjoyable: being assaulted by the insects that are fluttering around the porch lights, just ...

Nature has perfected the art of landing. From delicate flies to buzzing bees, insects navigate complex aerial maneuvers and touchdown with high precision. But for human-made flying robots ...