Stink bugs get an understandably bad rap, thanks to their smelly defense mechanism. Here's how to identify the harmful ones ...

Catie Leary writes and curates visual stories about science, animals, the arts, travel, and the natural world. Despite the vital role they play in agriculture, ladybirds can seem like pests themselves ...

Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite ...

These bugs, which are known for spraying their noxious beetle juice when attacked, huddle in clusters that seem to break the rules of biology. ByKatherine J. Wu Wednesday, October 31, 2018 NOVA ...

Diet played a key role in the evolution of the vast beetle family tree Lesley Evans Ogden, Knowable Magazine Caroline Chaboo’s eyes light up when she talks about tortoise beetles. Like gems, they ...

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Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird ...