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 ...

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 ...

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

Many Westerners readily consume shrimp and lobster (which, like insects, are arthropods) along with pork and oysters—foods other cultures reject as dirty. "We have 200 to 300 staple foods that ...

These little parasites cause trouble wherever they land. While bed bugs are not known to spread diseases, their bites can cause allergic reactions and, in rare cases, secondary skin infections from ...

NEW YORK (AP) — An Australian moth follows the stars during its yearly migration, using the night sky as a guiding compass, according to a new study. When temperatures heat up, nocturnal Bogong moths ...

Environment Animals Insects Most bugs can’t see red—but these beetles can Two species found in the Mediterranean can see what many of their relatives cannot. By Andrew Paul ...

The ability to use tools is not widespread in the animal world. It has previously been associated with mammals and birds. However, we are learning that some insects are also adept at tool use. One ...

The Department of Justice on Monday filed charges against the alleged assassin in the Minnesota shooting of two lawmakers and their spouses, which include six counts of murder, stalking, and firearms ...

The assassin bugs shown in this clip feed on termites, while other species feed on worms, aphids, flies, and beetles. The challenge with many of these prey animals is that they can escape even ...