Social media is buzzing over a picture of a massive dragonfly posted to Facebook by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

One of the most rare and endangered dragonflies in Illinois is getting a lifeline at the Brookfield Zoo, which is among several local institutions raising another species of animal that could help the ...

The Perot Museum in Dallas is opening "Bug Lab," an interactive exhibit that explores the world of insects through giant ...

Binghamton University scientists review global insect decline research to uncover overlooked causes like war, weather, and ...

What comes to mind when you think of beneficial insects in your yard? Observant gardeners will often name one of the ...

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...

And one less fortunate commenter notes: “I can smell roaches.It’s the worst superpower I have ever developed.” Just like “the dress” divided the internet a decade ago, the insect smell ...

Dragonflies are ancient predators, helpful for humans. They eat mosquitoes and flies. Dragonfly nymphs live in water before ...

As spring moves towards summer and temperatures start to rise, native insects begin to take flight. Perhaps none are as ...

Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at [email protected].

As summer heats up, we begin seeing more insects. Some are pesky, such as mosquitoes and flies. Some are beautiful and beneficial such as butterflies.