With over 1.5 million species of beetles crawling around the globe, it’s no surprise that about 2,500 of them call Arizona home — lucky us. But don’t panic, most are harmless, just out here living ...

Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird ...

Beetles are one of the most common insects. The order Coleoptera has 400,000 species. Their front pair of wings are hardened into a protective covering. With so many species, it may be difficult to ...

Insects become pests for a number of reasons. They can invade your home, eat your plants, and endanger your family’s health. Blister beetles are an example of a pest that’s dangerous to both your ...

Remains of a kharpa beetle, which customs officials said is "the world's most invasive grain pest," were identified among a ...

Native fungi from forests killed emerald ash borers in lab tests, offering a potential new biological tool to slow the ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, harlequin ladybird and ...

Diet played a key role in the evolution of the vast beetle family tree Lesley Evans Ogden, Knowable Magazine Caroline Chaboo’s eyes light up when she talks about tortoise beetles. Like gems, they ...

The number of insect species is mind-boggling — and they are a critical part of the environment. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

The Namib desert of south-western Africa can be extremely hot—the surface temperature can be over 50°C. But a surprising ...