The estimate of 5.5 million species of insects is interesting. What’s even more remarkable is that because scientists have ...

Most of us aren’t huge fans of the crawling, biting, and stinging members of the animal kingdom. Insects of all sorts give me the creeps at least – here are 20 insects that you probably didn’t know ...

Apr. 8, 2025 — Ecologists are investigating the decline of insect populations in the world's tropical forests. Insects, the most abundant and diverse group of animals on Earth, are experiencing ...

Some of them are downright strange, like the weird bug that wears a face "mask" on its butt or the "kamikaze" insects with ...

March 20 - In some regions of the world, wild-caught insects have been a valuable source of protein for centuries. However, the mass farming of insects for food and feed is a modern practice.

Besides being low-maintenance, bugs have a unique aesthetic that offers something a little different to your household. Not ...

Anaphylaxis With Insect Bites: Very Rare A severe life-threatening allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis. The main symptoms are difficulty breathing and swallowing starting within 2 hours of the ...

Growing up in Thailand’s northeastern Isan region, Suwimon Chantajohn learned from her grandfather which insects were best to eat. Captivated by his stories of surviving on bugs during his ...

The wasp's flaps and teeth-like hairs resemble the structure of the carnivorous Venus flytrap plant, which snaps shut to digest unsuspecting insects. But the design of the wasp's getup made ...

Each species has a unique scientific name – like Bombus ... 600 aircraft carriers or about 20% of the weight of all humans on Earth combined. Most insects have little to no direct impact on ...

A survey of 500 primary school pupils revealed that many children struggle to identify even the most common bugs and insects. Alarmingly, 38 per cent of children confessed they would struggle to ...