Firefly populations are declining, taking our wondrous summer views with them. Read all about the driving forces behind this ...

A statewide DNA barcoding project aims to document California’s insects for the first time, creating a crucial baseline as ...

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New research shows invasive species are reducing insect populations worldwide and weakening ecosystems people rely on.

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Learn how surface tension enables water striders to skate, and how nature’s tiny engineering marvels inspire robotics.

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Louisiana prides itself on an abundance of wildlife, from alligators moving through bayous to herons lifting from marsh grass ...

Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite inhabiting nearly every corner of the planet, many of the most common insect species ...

Bug Pokemon have never been the type everyone is clamoring to have, but they've certainly gotten a makeover in Pokemon ...

Venomous insects bite or sting people as a way to defend themselves. They inject a poison (venom) into a person through their mouth or stinger, which causes a reaction. Examples of common venomous ...