These chemical “bombs” are the source of their name: Bombardier beetles. But there’s not just one type. In fact, there are over 500 species of bombardier beetles around the planet ...

The most famous beetles in the UK are probably ladybirds. But did you know that there are over 4,000 beetle species to spot here? Plenty are easy to identify. Read on to discover 17 of the most ...

To protect themselves from being eaten by predators, some species have evolved clever defence mechanisms. Bombardier beetles have turned to chemical warfare, with some taking the art of escape to an ...

But many other insects—including beetles, flies, moths and butterflies—also visit flowers to feed on nectar and pollen. In doing so, they can play an essential role in pollinating plants.