There are lots of gorgeous plants. But things get even better when the species resemble animals. The stunning blooms and ...

This assassin bug's ability to use a tool — bees’ resin — could shed light on how the ability evolved in other animals.

Insect trafficking is a growing threat fueled by the exotic pet trade. Smugglers transport rare insects using secretive ...

Think birds can’t have spikes? Think again. Explore the world of spiky animals, from crowned cranes to hedgehogs and venomous ...

"This planting philosophy has evolved from human-centric aesthetics to fostering genuine biodiversity," Gao said. Shrubs shelter nests, decaying logs provide homes for insects and seed-laden thickets ...

By Rachel Sargent Mirus The Outside Story If you’re a mosquito and it’s a warm spring afternoon, you’re out cruising the air ...

Just like “the dress” divided the internet a decade ago, the insect smell question is one of the latest debates.  So, why do ...

For the next few weeks these raucous insects will swarm across several states before disappearing around mid-summer. 2025 is ...

It's "Bug Fair," a science-splendid celebration that is scurrying toward its 39th outing at the Natural History Museum. The ...

Among the species hardest hit is the monarch butterfly, with its vivid orange-and-black wings and one of the most ...

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Many plants in Texas landscapes are suitable hosts for aphids, including bedding plants, ash, barberry, boxelder, crape ...