For most people, just being near a bug is grounds to flip out and reach for the nearest can of Raid. Or a flamethrower. But if you're Dr. Grace Sward, an entomologist with a PhD from Ohio State ...

The natural world is filled with creatures so bizarre that they often look more extraterrestrial than earthly. Among them, insects easily take the crown. These bugs may look like dead leaves, others ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. But new research reveals insects are also major victims of ...

An infographic showing the average declines in abundance of key terrestrial insect groups due to invasive alien species. The extent of declines varies across species and regions. Insects are often ...

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Australian scientists have just discovered a new species of giant stick insect and it’s… well, really big. Dubbed Acrophylla alta, the alien-looking bug can apparently measure up to 15 inches long and ...

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