Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there are many other, interconnected drivers that have an ...

Remipedes are crustaceans that are close relatives to insects. Jørgen Olesen / Natural History Museum of Denmark, Brett Gonzalez, Karen Osborn, GGI Shrimp look an awful lot like bugs. The ...

For insects, which don't have a specifically defined body with particular senses and organs like us humans, various body parts do double the work. While their feet enable movement and stability ...

A team of ecologists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are leading an international initiative to investigate the decline of insect populations in the world's tropical forests. Insects ...

Declining insect biodiversity in the tropics Date: April 8, 2025 Source: The University of Hong Kong Summary: Ecologists are investigating the decline of insect populations in the world's tropical ...

Warmer weather leads to an increase in insect activity, with some species seeking shelter and food inside homes. Homeowners can prevent infestations by sealing cracks, maintaining cleanliness and ...

One garden essential is often touted as a non-toxic and effective form of pest control but can diatomaceous earth kill bed bugs? When applied to bed bugs, diatomaceous earth dries them out while ...

Unlike most insects that survive on their own, these ants care for each other. They decide how to treat different types of wounds, sometimes choosing to remove a limb entirely to save the injured ant.

Lightning bugs, also known as fireflies, are harmless insects known for their ability to produce light through a chemical reaction called bioluminescence. The term "lightning bug" is a common ...

Climate-induced warming is fueling the proliferation of insects keen on invading Colorado’s forests and leaving the trees they devour for dead, a new report has found. After a wet and cool 2023 ...