Insects

The report includes dozens of studies from across the world and highlights the widespread decline of insect populations.

"I chose this name as I am immensely impressed with the work of this young campaigner," the scientist behind the naming said.

The university even warned students and faculty to not feed the crickets, because "they aren't as friendly as the squirrels."

Delaware residents have been encouraged to kill the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species of destructive insect found in the northern part of the state.

H. Terminalis is among nine newly identified bee species which are described in a study published in the journal Zootaxa.

"Tracking and monitoring the types of mosquitoes that exist in Nebraska communities is critical, which in turn helps us identify potential public health implications and implement prevention measures to reduce risk," a state epidemiologist said.

The invasion of insects in the state follows similar events in Las Vegas, Nevada and southern Idaho over recent weeks.

Experts say that the insects were likely attracted to the city due to abnormally wet conditions.

Every year, fishflies—also known as mayflies—hatch over the Lake Erie. This year the swarm is so big it's showing up on weather radar maps and led to a baseball game being canceled.

"Since day one it's been infestation after infestation," a former employee claimed on Facebook.

Put away the newspaper.

Found across the globe, sand flies are blood-sucking insects that can spread dangerous diseases much like mosquitoes.

Insects have high levels of fat, protein, vitamin, fiber and mineral content.

The U.S. government's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency denies the claims, saying concerns like this emerge with any new powerful technology.

Researchers investigated why wasps are seen in such a negative light.

Scientists named them Xenomorphia, after the bloodthirsty, chest-splitting creatures from the Alien movies.

The ants can even make bridges with their bodies on water.

A maximum-security prison in Washington state was looking for new activities to improve the mental health of inmates serving long-term sentences.

Without amber, it's unlikely that scientists would have ever discovered this long-extinct creature.

With the rise of globalization comes the inevitable rise of the alien ant.

The latest minibox in "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links" is Rampage of the Forest. Here's every card in the upcoming set.

Fungal spores eventually make their abdomen fall off entirely.

Each fungus targets a different species of ant, and it never ends well for the insects.

This is the first time a non-human animal has been shown to nurse its wounded, scientists believe.

Bon appetit!

A new study counted more than 3,000 illnesses and several human deaths from the sprays.

If you see this centipede, stay away.

A small needle and delicate hand helped this monarch take flight.

The tiniest fossils can change everything we know about early butterflies.

Some beetles have terrifying, spiky penises, but others have nice smooth ones.