Female moths avoid laying eggs on stressed plants that emit ultrasonic sounds. Instead, they choose silent, healthy plants.

New research shows invasive species are reducing insect populations worldwide and weakening ecosystems people rely on.

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

Faced with exploding global demand for protein and the growing environmental impact of animal farming, insects are emerging ...

Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite inhabiting nearly every corner of the planet, many of the most common insect species ...

The spiny leaf insect mother not only abandons her eggs, she's also figured out how to trick someone else into protecting and ...

A good class pet is active during the school day, comfortable with the average temperature and humidity in the building, and ...

Australia is baking through another extreme heat wave, with temperatures forecast to reach above 45°C for multiple days in a ...

Tap a small beetle on a table and it may suddenly collapse, tuck in its legs, and lie perfectly still. Many insects do this.

A statewide DNA barcoding project aims to document California’s insects for the first time, creating a crucial baseline as ...

Invasive animals outcompete or eat insects while invasive vegetation replaces native plants that insects feed upon. The study ...