Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Exploring anywhere on Earth, look closely and you’ll find insects. Check your backyard and you may see ants, beetles, crickets, ...

If you've ever accidentally squished one of these tiny, shield-shaped intruders in the garden, then you know exactly why they're known as stink bugs. But even beyond their distinctive, odorous defense ...

Insects are the dominant form of animal life on our planet, providing humans and wildlife with pollination, food, and recycling services but, despite concerns about population declines, little is ...

Tom Wassmer points at a malaise trap, which is used to collect samples of flying insects for research. A biology professor at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan, Wassmer is among many ...

If you're reading this at home, you are currently surrounded by arthropods - invertebrates with exoskeletons and jointed legs. But just how many spiders, crustaceans and other creepy crawlies live in ...

A sweeping study of tropical insects found that many species may struggle to survive rising global temperatures.

For all the insects that you see, there are dozens more zipping above your head. Many are too small to catch with the naked ...

Colorado’s winter has been record-breaking in terms of lack of moisture and warm temperatures. While that might seem ...