Insects
Trillions of Brood 10 Cicadas to Emerge in U.S. After 17 Years Underground
The noisy bugs will appear for the first time since 2004 in 15 states.
Murder Hornets Found 100 Miles From Seattle As American Invasion Continues
Experts are concerned that the hornets could decimate honeybee hives on the continent.
Ants Spray Acid On Their Victims And Decorate Their Nests with Their Skulls
"They're kinda like discarded chicken bones," said Adrian Smith, who studies the Formica archboldi ants.
The Skeletonizer Caterpillar Wears Hat of Old Skulls to Ward off Predators
It stacks its old molted heads on top of one another, sometimes up to seven skulls high.
'I Get Dangerous Creatures to Bite and Sting Me on Purpose'
Within the first two hours of the gila monster venom taking effect on my arm, I was in a state of delusion where I actually started considering that removing my arm would be less painful.
Murder Hornets Could Spread 'Rapidly' Throughout Western North America
The hornets represent a significant threat to Western honeybees, which have no innate defence against them.
What Is the Triple E Virus? Mosquito-Borne Illness Suspected in Michigan
Triple E is a rare but deadly disease, with a 33 percent fatality rate in humans and 90 percent fatality rate among horses.
Blood-Sucking, Livestock-Killing Mosquito Hordes Are 2020's Latest Gift
Farmers in the state have lost hundreds of cattle due to the massive insect swarms, which arrived after Hurricane Laura brought heavy rainfall to the area.
The Stink Bug Invasion Is Coming and Here's What You Need to Know
The harmless insects that make way into people's homes in the late summer and early fall are nothing to fear unless you're a farmer.
Murder Hornet or Cicada Killer? Here's What to Look for to Stay Safe
A wasp found across much of the United States resembles the murder hornet, but isn't generally dangerous to humans. Here's how to tell them apart.
Watch This Killer Wasp Drag Home an Unfortunate Cicada Snack
A video of a cicada-killing wasp shines a light on the life-cycle of a large insect commonly mistaken for the Asian giant "murder" hornet.
Officials Caught a Murder Hornet and This Is What it Looks Like Up Close
The male murder hornet was the first to be caught in a trap in Washington state.
Man Suffocates to Death After Wasp Stings Him on the Tongue
Firefighters and paramedics who responded to the incident attempted to save the man, however, he could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Murder Hornets Could Spread Across U.S. and Establish Permanent Presence
Experts say that if the invasive hornets do become established in the United States, the biggest threat they pose is to honeybees.
Cicadas Emerge After 17 Years Underground, Bringing Killer Wasps
Periodical cicadas spend the majority of their lives underground as "nymphs."
Mass Bee Death in Russia Sparks Investigation
Bee colonies around the world are facing several threats, including the use of pesticides, climate breakdown, and parasites.
Forget Murder Hornets, Virus-Carrying Asian Tiger Mosquitoes in U.S. Again
The mosquitoes can spread dengue, chikungunya and Zika, viruses which can cause fever, fatigue, muscle pain, joint pain and rashes.
Massive Tarantula Surprises Unwitting Texas Couple
Teouna and Ken Thomas saw the large, creepy-crawly guest climbing up the window outside their house.
This is What Happens When a Murder Hornet Stings You
The murder hornet sting is initially excruciating, then doesn't get any better, with pain lingering for hours after initial contact with the stinger of an Asian giant hornet.
Where Murder Hornets in the U.S. are Being Sighted and What to Expect Next
Scientists in Washington state are working to eradicate the first observations of a hornet species that had never been detected in North America until late last year.
What is a Murder Hornet? Dangerous Killer Asian Giant Hornets Threaten Bees
Asian giant hornets are known to be capable of killing people with some regularity, including up to 50 per year in Japan, but they're more dangerous to honey bee populations, with the capability to kill 40 bees in a minute.
The World is Losing 9 Percent of Its Insects Every Decade, Study Finds
The most extensive investigation to date finds global insect numbers drop 0.92 percent a year. However, the world's freshwater insects, like mayflies, are bucking the trend and seeing numbers rise.
China at Risk of Locust Invasion if Overseas Plague Persists, Officials Say
Chinese authorities say locusts could reach the country from a number of entry points but for the moment, the risk remains low.
More Than 1,500 Bee Dance Moves Decoded by Scientists
"The most interesting about bees is their communication," said entomologist Morgan Carr-Markell.
Insecticides Have Become More Toxic to Bees Over the Last 20 Years
Researchers studying insecticide use on U.S. crops show that overall use has declined in the last 20 years, but what is being used is more toxic to bees.
Parasitic Wasps That Take Control of Their Spider Victims Discovered
Wasps belonging to the genus Acrotaphus are notable for their size as well as their striking coloration.
Your Christmas Tree Could Be Hiding Hundreds of Praying Mantis Eggs
Some insects can find their way into your home by hitching a ride on Christmas trees.
Bees Stuck in Water Create Waves and 'Surf' to Safety, Scientists Think
Researchers places bees in water and watch them do what is know as hydrofoiling.
This Parasitic, Stink Bug-Killing Wasp Has Been Named After Idris Elba
The discovery could have important implications in the fight against the invasive bagrada stink bug, which has spread across the world.
Insects Facing 'Unnoticed Apocalypse' Due to Routine Use of Pesticides
The report includes dozens of studies from across the world and highlights the widespread decline of insect populations.