While sampling for insects near Freshwater Creek, Will collected a rare species of beetle that had never been named or described — and which, according to records, had not been observed by scientists ...

Photo shows two rare beetles (Cheirotonus jansoni) recently found in Jian'ou, east China's Fujian Province for the first time. The male one has a length of 73 millimeters. The bright-colored ...

A group of biology students at the University of Louisville was awed after a research project led to the unexpected discovery of a rare beetle that hadn't been seen in almost 100 years. As ...

BERKELEY — Scientists are naming a rare species of beetle in honor of former California Gov. Jerry Brown after finding one at his ranch. Bembidion brownorum was last seen in 1966, but it hadn ...

From rainbow beetles to orchid mantises, explore 10 rarest, most colourful insects. These vibrant creatures showcase nature’s ...

Why rare beetles are being smuggled to Japan at an alarming rate. Big-horned rhinoceros beetles, taken from Bolivia, are ending up in Japan's illegal pet trade—and in beetle wrestling matches.