The stag beetle Prosopocoilus hachijoensis is the only flightless species of the genus Prosopocoilus in Japan. Researchers at ...

Spiders and insects are often considered pests. Some people would rather see the creepy-crawly creatures dead than buzzing around their heads or creating webs in the corners of their property. In ...

Bombardier beetles shoot boiling acid at predators—even from inside their mouths. Learn how this insect survives and fights ...

The beetle has become emblematic of the state's decades-long struggle to contain and mitigate the impacts of invasive species ...

Scientists discover seven strange frog-faced insects in Uganda, a surprising hidden gem of the unique African jungle.

The method that was used to eradicate the fly is known as the sterile insect technique (SIT). This involves breeding vast ...

Blooming flowers provide natural nectar sources, but hummingbirds primarily eat bugs, including an assortment of gnats, mosquitoes, crane flies, midges and spiders.

On April 13, France's National Museum of Natural History announced the launch of 'Bugs Matter: les insectes, ça compte!' ...

Nobody wants a carpet beetle infestation. Fortunately, there are safe and effective ways to strike back.

In 2016, a parasite was discovered in the Florida Keys in the wounds of the endangered key deer. Since wild animals encounter ...

In A Nutshell Scientists have identified a new spider species in Colombia named Pikelinia floydmuraria, after Pink Floyd and ...

Blooming flowers provide natural nectar sources, but hummingbirds primarily eat bugs, including an assortment of gnats, ...