The TCU mascot may be the Horned Frogs, but older BYU fans likely associate it with crickets. That’s because thousands of field crickets were present for the first meeting between the two schools’ ...

The insects become one of the most prevalent pests this time of year in most areas of the state, according to Texas Agrilife Extension. They are part of the Gryllus assimilis complex, and they are a ...

The coronavirus lockdown has halted efforts to help field crickets – but has helped scientists confirm that their bid to protect the rare insects is already working. Lockdown rules meant the RSPB had ...

Back when she was a graduate student, Robin Tinghitella learned something surprising: Birds can deduce the genetic quality of potential mates through smell. "I thought that was the craziest thing I ...

Segenet Kelemu, during her presentation, said insects are a good alternative food source, because they have a high protein content and are rich in micronutrients like zinc and iron. Credit: Courtesy ...

Cicadas are slowly on the wane towards the end of March. It’s been a pretty Noisy March so far, typical of the regular system whereby Cicadas have a three, five, or seven year life cycle. Black field ...