Hoverflies are harmless, nectar-eating insects that help control aphid populations and are attracted to the minerals and salt ...

Not everything that spins a web is a spider. If you find delicate webs that are intricately spun underneath a log in the ...

No-see-ums get their name from the fact that these insects are so small, they often go unnoticed. They are essentially extremely small flies, typically measuring less than 1/8 inch in length.

Scientists have found that jewel wasps possess the ability to slow their biological rate of aging. Researchers studying jewel ...

Many insects live in symbiosis with certain species of bacteria. These bacteria make important contributions to their hosts' ...

TOKYO — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key part of Japanese culture from the Heian era classic “The Tale of Genji” to ...

A study of small city gardens in the Netherlands found insects were just as abundant in those with exotic plants as in those filled with native plants By Michael Le Page 24 June 2024 ...