Even large and conspicuous insects remain unknown to science. This is highlighted by a new study from the Natural History ...

Describing new species can take decades. But scientists are working to identify new ways to speed up our understanding of ...

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 ...

The June bug is also called the May beetle or June beetle. There are over 100 species of June bugs, and all of them start their lives as white grubs once they hatch from their eggs. These grubs can ...

These insects and arachnids might startle you or send shivers down your spine, but there's no need to worry about these ...

Swarming beetles in your garden, or worse, inside the house, are alarming. Here's how to react when you discover a beetle ...

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 ...