A concerning recent study has highlighted a staggering 62.5% decline in insect populations in the UK, drawing parallels with ...

A wētāpunga breeding programme that's been running for 15 years has shown signs of success, with 11,000 of the insects ...

Britain has seen an explosion of migrating insects – in some cases from as far as northern Africa ...

Insects provide protection, sanitation and even shelter to vertebrates, making them a priority for conservation efforts ...

New dinosaur-era insect found trapped in tree resin named after Teletubbies character - 'Noo-Noo' lived some 99 million years ago and featured long mouthparts that reached nearly twice its body length ...

Insects provide a whole range of benefits for other animals, including food, shelter, protection and even medicines.

“Widespread insect declines globally are likely to have far-reaching effects on wildlife. Beyond reducing an essential food source, losses of insects risk changing ecosystems, disrupting pollination ...

Important new research from Australia recognizes five new stick insect species, two of which are newly described.

While insects provide an essential food source for many vertebrate species, they're more than just a protein-laden snack. Chimpanzees use them to sterilize wounds, and herons use them as fishing bait.

A multidisciplinary forensic investigation is underway to identify the individual whose skeletal remains were discovered last ...

A South Korean Reddit user found a huge, wasp-like insect lying outside in windy, rainy weather with near-freezing temperatures. Online bug enthusiasts suggested it was a worker A ...