Alaska may contain as many as 30,000 insect species. Scientists have identified only about 9,000 of them, and every decade another 1,000 are added to the list. For the past two ...

Heat advisories are in effect for much of the DMV, as heat index values could reach 105 to 108 degrees. by KVAL Staff CORVALLIS, Ore. (KVAL) — One hundred million years ago, as iguanodons and ...

New calculations suggest that the insect species inhabiting our planet may be double or triple previous estimates.

Beetles that can see the color red? That s exactly what scientists discovered in two Mediterranean species that defy the norm of insect vision. While most insects are blind to red, these beetles use ...

Insects become pests for a number of reasons. They can invade your home, eat your plants, and endanger your family’s health. Blister beetles are an example of a pest that’s dangerous to both your ...

Insects are arguably the most important animals on the planet. Their variety is unparalleled in nature, and they carry out vital tasks such as pollinating plants and providing food for other animals.