Exploring anywhere on Earth, look closely and you’ll find insects. Check your backyard and you may see ants, beetles, crickets, wasps, mosquitoes and more. There are more kinds of insects than there ...

When it comes to biodiversity, researchers and the public tend to focus on large-scale patterns. This overlooks a hidden but precious diversity: small, inconspicuous wasps, midges, flies, beetles and ...

If you've ever accidentally squished one of these tiny, shield-shaped intruders in the garden, then you know exactly why they're known as stink bugs. But even beyond their distinctive, odorous defense ...

State experts offer tips on how to identify insects that pose a threat to the region's trees and what to do if they are found.

The titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) may just be the insect equivalent of a giant, flawless diamond. The species has a ...

As spring approaches in North Carolina, you can expect to see various insects becoming more active, with eggs starting to hatch in January and becoming visibly noticeable this month as temperatures ...

Q: Every time I go outside to take a swim, I see tons of water bugs in my pool. What are they, and what attracts them to the pool? And how do I get rid of them and keep them from coming back? A: Water ...

An insect species new to science, Tinodes lumbardhi, found in a river in Kosovo, is already on the verge of collapse.

Stink bugs are no fun to have hanging around your home or garden, but they can be a pain to get rid of. Luckily, there's a plant that does the work for you.

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