Nature is full of amazing adaptations, some of which are almost difficult to imagine. One such example is that of the ...

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 ...

The number of insect species is mind-boggling — and they are a critical part of the environment. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

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 ...

A statewide DNA barcoding project aims to document California’s insects for the first time, creating a crucial baseline as ...