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Tennessee is a beautiful, pastoral state full of sweeping grasslands, thick forests, and lush rivers. It’s also home to a ...
Along the southern edge of the United States sits the state of Alabama. While it may be home to over five million people, ...
Following the recent storms in Bexar County, residents might notice large groups of flying insects — but what are these creatures?
With huge wings and unusual looks, they are some of the biggest insects ever found. Here’s a look at six flying insects that prove size really can surprise you.
Is This Bug with Wings That Look Like Stained Glass Real? The iridescent wings on the insect give it a surreal look.
A winged insect found on the side of a big-box store has been identified as the rare Jurassic-era giant lacewing. While the insect used to be widespread in eastern North America, this sighting is ...
Inspired by the humble bee, robotics researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed insect-sized aerial bots with a reimagined wing system that can fly for up to 1,000 ...
Those insects you see flying in crazed circles are trying to keep their backs towards the light because they think that direction is up, new research suggests.
Takeaways Horseflies are relatively large flying insects, and their bites are painful. The male horsefly feeds on plants, but the female needs blood to reproduce.
These large flying insects just seem to beg attention, and anyone who has explored a pond, marsh or mud puddle has paused to inspect the tissue-thin wings, delicate tapered bodies and huge faceted ...