Scientists have recently discovered the fossil of a giant insect, providing a fascinating glimpse into a prehistoric world where such creatures roamed the Earth. This remarkable find offers new ...

Concern about insect losses has grown steadily, but most evidence comes from small studies focused on certain species or places. That makes it hard to understand what is happening at larger scales. A ...

Antique insect collections became exceedingly popular in the 1800s and early 1900s. They were often built as working ...

Scientists are bugging out as the insect world endures “death by a thousand cuts,” according to several new studies. Insects have been under attack by climate change, agricultural practices and other ...

A recent global analysis shows that invasive alien species are linked to significant declines in insect populations and ...

An ancient wasp may have zipped among the dinosaurs, with a body like a Venus flytrap to seize and snatch its prey, scientists reported Wednesday. The parasitic wasp’s abdomen boasts a set of flappy ...

Scientists have managed to find a rare insect after it supposedly went extinct more than two decades ago. The Behningia baei, a species of mayfly that hasn't been seen since 2002, were rediscovered in ...

For generations, Icelanders could boast of a rare natural privilege: a cool, damp climate with no mosquitoes at all. That ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. but new research reveals insects are also major victims of ...

Microplastics have entered Antarctica’s soil ecosystem, subtly affecting its only native insect and revealing how far human pollution now reaches. An international team of scientists led by ...