The matador bug becomes even more alluring as it struts along leaves, looking ready to bust a move in true Saturday Night Fever style. This tiny bug is truly one of the most unusual insects you might ...

There’s a business school case study to be written about how Nissan squandered its first-mover advantage with the original Leaf. Left on the market far too long before being replaced with basically ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Homeowners across the ArkLaTex may be noticing that their azaleas don’t look as lush this fall. Yellowing, speckled leaves are a common sight — and a common concern — but experts say ...

A recent Journal of Orthoptera Research article describes two newly identified katydid species endemic to the southern Appalachian Mountains. The study examined the morphology and acoustic behaviors ...

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The matador bug’s flamboyant leg-waving puzzled scientists for years, with early guesses pointing to courtship. But experiments revealed the waving is a defense tactic against predators. Related ...

Boxelder bugs are one of several insects, including stink bugs, that invade Ohio homes in the fall to seek shelter for winter. These bugs are dark colored with red stripes and named after the female ...

Tired of those stink bugs? Dread having to potentially deal with spotted lanternfly eggs? Well, meet another fall bug found in Ohio — the boxelder bug. The moment you notice an invasion of brown ...