Pictured is a cicada that recently emerged in Oktibbeha County as part of a 13-year periodical brood. The rare emergence not only brought more insects out of the ground, but also additional noise as ...

Male insects, such as crickets and katydids, create sounds by rubbing their wings together, a process called stridulation. The sounds of these insects, which have existed for millions of years, can be ...

Ants, often seen as summer pests, showcase their incredible teamwork during winter. As the cold sets in, they retreat deep ...

A dragonfly begins its life in the water. Many of the summer insects we see do not suddenly appear as the fully formed adult versions we are likely to casually encounter. These insects, along with ...

They began blooming about mid-July. Since then, various species spread and filled the roadsides and fields with continuous flowers. Except for a white one that grows along the shores of Lake Superior, ...

Recent advances in insect immunology have highlighted the pivotal role of eicosanoids – oxygenated metabolites of C20 polyunsaturated fatty acids – in orchestrating cellular and humoral immune ...

An image showing two butterflys and a bettle with cracks in the background. The Conneticut State Muesum of Natural History and the Connecticut Entomological Society hosted a lecture by David Wagner ...

The intricate interplay of circadian rhythms and clock genes in insects orchestrates an array of behavioural and physiological processes, from daily activity cycles to seasonal adaptations such as ...

If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging backyard biodiversity to attract beneficial insects. At my house, I have a ...

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 ...