A warming climate is disrupting the delicate balance of nature. An international team of scientists led by entomologists from ...

The study of insect cell culture has become a cornerstone of modern virology and biotechnology. With the ability to cultivate cells from a variety of insect species under controlled laboratory ...

What is the longest-lived insect in the world? Think decades, not years, and you'll have your surprising answer!

According to a new study by the University of Würzburg, Bavarian meadows are the most monotonous insect habitats.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) – Earth’s insects are faring ...

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 ...

The intricate interplay between insects and their microbiomes has emerged as a pivotal area of research, revealing that microbial communities not only underpin host nutrition and metabolism but also ...

Playgrounds can host a variety of natural wonders, and of course, kids. Now some students are not just learning about insects and spiders at school—they are putting them on the map and even ...

We ignore most insects that cross our path. We swat away flies, marvel at butterflies, and dash away from angry wasps. But one insect that has been around for about 300 million years is one of ...

Associate Professor and Curator of Insects, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida Insects are everywhere – in backyards, balconies and the park down the street. In fact, numerically ...

Antique insect collections became exceedingly popular in the 1800s and early 1900s. They were often built as working ...

Invasive animals outcompete or eat insects while invasive vegetation replaces native plants that insects feed upon. The study, which analysed data from six continents, shows certain terrestrial insect ...