A 99-million-year-old wasp species used a Venus flytrap-like abdomen to capture prey and may represent a new insect family, ...

Southerners love our hydrangeas, especially the showy pink, blue, or purple late-spring blooms of French hydrangeas. When you ...

Diving beetles (Dytiscidae) maintain the balance of pond ecosystems. They feed on other aquatic organisms, such as mosquito ...

In this particular exhibition at the Staten Island Museum, even the pink of the walls comes from bugs — in the form of lac, a ...

Morphology is the study of the form and structure of organisms, including their physical characteristics such as shape, size ...

Paleontologists in Australia discovered a remarkably preserved fish species, revealing its last meal and offering new ...

With a grant award from the American Mosquito Control Association Research Fund, Utah State University ecologist Norah ...

A healthy, green lawn is more than just a pretty sight—it’s a sign of a thriving ecosystem right in your backyard. But when pests invade, they can wreak havoc on your turf, flowers, and even your home ...

Ever wondered what footballers and Batman have in common with hoverflies? Well, it’s all in the name. Both have lent their ...

Woodworm can damage your home and furniture. Here’s how to identify wood-boring beetles and treat any infestations ...

The authors' demonstration that impaired olfactory perception reduces caterpillar performance and increases susceptibility to parasitism is solid. These findings highlight the ecological significance ...

These bees like to lay eggs and larvae in abandoned holes made by beetles and woodpeckers. Having wood blocks with holes drilled into them is an easy way to attract female bees looking for a spot for ...