The further south you go, the bigger the bugs. Heat has a dramatic effect on the growth rate of some species, and North ...

Along the southern edge of the United States sits the state of Alabama. While it may be home to over five million people, much of the state is covered by forests (67% of the state’s total area, to be ...

Whether you think bugs are creepy or fascinating, have a look at the wheel bug, Arilus cristatus, a species of assassin bug. Larger than most other bugs, assassin bugs are important predators in the ...

Thankfully, Powassan virus is still rare in Minnesota, but that is not the case for the deadliest creature on earth, which is ...

Sugar gliders are named for their love of sweet foods, such as nectar and sap, but in Tasmania, they’re out here eating birds ...

Another one of the largest insects found in Alabama is the Giant Water Bug, a member of the family Belostomatidae, which includes around 170 species worldwide. Most Giant Water Bugs are characterized ...

In the United States, we have many dangerous insects. Test your knowledge here and see if you know these 15.

The cordyceps species in "The Last of Us," Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, is real and does exactly what the show purports —just ...

I never expected an assassin bug bite to hurt this much! Watch as I take on this little menace and feel the sting first-hand.

In a world-first pilot study, researchers from the University of South Australia have used video footage of insects to ...

They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

More than 30 years ago, researcher Boris Sket found the carcasses of tailless whip scorpions on the limestone of a monastery on Cyprus near a natural spring, but didn’t collect any live animals and ...