Scientists reconstructed Jurassic insect calls and found ultrasound evolved tens of millions of years before bats appeared.

For nearly 40 years, one of the strangest insects ever found was hiding in plain sight, mislabeled as a baby crustacean. The ...

The spotted lanternfly continues spreading across Connecticut and other states as lawmakers push new funding for research.

How the Chosha praecursor insect may have looked. (Tihelka et al., Nature, 2026) As strange cases of mistaken identity go, ...

Plants might seem helpless when it comes to insect attacks, but they are known to employ various techniques to deter pests.

If you've spent time outdoors, chances are you've had a run-in with mosquitos or other biting insects. Beyond being seasonal nuisances, bug bites can cause intense itching, local inflammation ...

The formation of complex terrestrial ecosystems was a significant innovation in the evolutionary history of life on Earth. This event signified the expansion of life beyond marine environments and ...

NANJING — An international team led by Chinese researchers has uncovered an early insect species dating back roughly 324 ...

Between backyard barbecues, beach vacations, and hiking trails, warmer weather encourages us to spend more time outdoors. But alongside all the summer fun in the sun comes the often-overlooked health ...

Multiple factors play a role in the differential diagnosis of insect bites, including lesion distribution, exposure history, ...