Here is a number that should not be possible. Roughly a quarter of every insect observation held in the world’s biggest ...

The new discoveries emphasize that scientists have a lot left to learn about insect diversity, even in areas with many ...

Endangered species lists are missing millions of animals, and the oversight goes far beyond limited funding or a simple ...

Insects are the most diverse group of organisms in the world. They also play a vital role in the functioning of all of the earth's ecosystems. In fact, there are more than 900,000 different species of ...

Journey to the AntsBy Bert Hölldobler and Edward O. Wilson (1994) 1. Around 20 quadrillion ants live worldwide, scientists estimate, and yet the teeming societies beneath our feet are invisible to ...

More than 75 percent of the world’s insect species are insufficiently protected when it comes to conservation areas around the globe, according to a recent new study. From our favorites like bees and ...

Insects are among the most prolific and successful invaders of new habitats, but not all regions are equal in the numbers of insects that have spread beyond their borders. However, recent research led ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

The Yaeyama Tsuda stick insect (Megacrania tsudai) is a species of stick insect belonging to the order Phasmatodea, family ...

Source: Steve Nicholls/with permission. Insects are amazing animals. They're all over the place and simply put, their well-being is crucial for the fate of our planet and all other animals, including ...