"Symphonic Wings" seeks to erase barriers between scientists and the public as it advocates for helping to reverse the insect ...

Then insect wings developed—the first fossil evidence of them dates to 324 million years ago, just after the Hexapod Gap ended. And, suddenly, the sky was theirs to inhabit.

By photographing the wing scales of 82 moths from 26 different species using a camera that captures an extra wide spectrum of light, researchers viewed the insects in the infrared: wavelengths of ...

Insects display diverse qualities. Some species possess jewel-like appearances. Green tortoise beetles shimmer. Cuckoo wasps ...

Spotted lanternflies are an invasive planthopper insect that has been spotted in 18 US states as of June 2025.

Scientists are unraveling the secrets behind insect flight, revealing the complex mechanics of their wing hinges. Caltech ...

Insect Wings: Butterfly, Dragonfly & More in Flight. Posted: March 17, 2025 | Last updated: March 17, 2025. The content discusses the anatomy and flight mechanics of three main groups of flying ...

Insect wings represent a pivotal evolutionary innovation that has underpinned the remarkable radiation of the Insecta. This field, at the intersection of evolution and developmental biology (evo ...

State agricultural departments across the United States are asking you to commit murder – bug murder, that is. Your victim: the spotted lanternfly, or Lycorma delicatula, a beautiful creature ...

With fire-engine red wing patches and a yellow-and-black striped abdomen, the spotted lanternfly is a strikingly beautiful insect. So beautiful, you can buy watercolors of its likeness, plus ...

Tami Gingrich explores why moths have distinct circular, concentric rings made up of contrasting colors on their wings, ...