The giant water bug is a predatory insect that hunts aquatic creatures. This bug has sharp mouthparts that deliver a painful bite to prey and humans. Many people call the giant water bug a “toe biter” ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Some insects will only ...

As an adult, the caddisfly looks like a nondescript, slender brown moth. But as larvae, these fascinating insects build ...

The largest European water insect Lethocerus patruelis, commonly known as giant water bug, can reach the impressive size of up to 8 cm in length. A recent study provides detailed information on ...

Giant water bugs that can deliver painful bites are invading the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, a study has found. The bugs, also called "toe biters," belong to the Lethocerus genus, which includes ...

A biologist in Sweden shows in his thesis how important aquatic species richness is to the functioning of stream ecosystems. Biologist André Frainer shows in his thesis how important aquatic species ...

Pollinators underpin crop production. Predatory spiders reduce pesticide dependence. Aquatic insect larvae signal water quality changes before conventional monitoring detects them. Arthropods form the ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... April showers — both rain and snow — have created ideal breeding conditions for irritating and occasionally disease-carrying mosquitoes in Colorado. Experts ...

Backyard Farmer will give some insect identification tips and more This week on Backyard Farmer we get some insect identification tips and hear about a young boy’s passion for gardening. In addition ...