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 ...

An infographic showing the average declines in abundance of key terrestrial insect groups due to invasive alien species. The extent of declines varies across species and regions. Insects are often ...

For most people, just being near a bug is grounds to flip out and reach for the nearest can of Raid. Or a flamethrower. But if you’re Dr. Grace Sward, an entomologist with a Ph.D. from Ohio State ...

The natural world is filled with creatures so bizarre that they often look more extraterrestrial than earthly. Among them, insects easily take the crown. These bugs may look like dead leaves, others ...

Close-up of Pseudoproscopia latirostris, a unique grasshopper species with an elongated head. Native to South America, it uses its distinctive shape as camouflage in ...

Is it an alien or an insect? Explore the intriguing mystery behind this strange creature and what makes it so perplexing Melissa Etheridge recalls moment 11-year-old son came out to her as straight: ...