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

The terms "bug" and "insect" are commonly used interchangeably in everyday language, yet scientifically, they refer to distinct categories of creatures. Insects belong to the vast class Insecta, ...

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land. A new study examines Petrobiellus akkesiensis, a rare jumping bristletail, ...

Research from Monash University explores how rising temperatures and growing urban environments can affect behavior in native ...

When you want to learn about ecology, biodiversity, climate change or even humanity, you might start by popping open your favorite internet search engine. But thanks to entomology, some of the best ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Angela Mech, assistant professor of entomology at University of Maine, has ...

The crisp chill of January might make you think the garden is asleep, but beneath the frost, the stage is already set for a summer invasion. Garden insects may be hibernating or hidden, but savvy ...