As insect biodiversity declines, people and all the other species on Earth stand to lose the beneficial ‘ecosystem services’ ...

Q: I keep seeing small black flying bugs in my house but they're not fruit flies. What type of bug could they be, and how do I get rid of them? A: The short answer is that these small black bugs in ...

A tiny fossil discovered exactly a century ago has caused an enormous change in our understanding of when flying insects ...

New environments. New challenges. New insects. National Geographic’s A Real Bug’s Life is back for a second season full of tiny insects attempting to survive in vast and complex worlds. Dr. Tim ...

While insects provide an essential food source for many vertebrate species, they're more than just a protein-laden snack. Chimpanzees use them to sterilize wounds, and herons use them as fishing bait.

Being outside in Indiana this time of year is usually fine — unless you're swatting away buzzing insects. "Because the corn is mature right now, you're going to find these (hover) flies," said Megan ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a lot of positives to camping and spending the night outdoors. Bugs are not one of them, but they are a constant companion for ...

Four aquatic insects form the core of a trout's diet: mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, and midges. To match the hatch effectively, learn each insect's life stages and behavior—not just its ...