While walking around Hawkins Preserve in Cortez on a recent morning, I happened upon an insect that is letting itself be seen more this time of year. I managed to carefully scoop her (or him) up in my ...

I was startled. A praying mantis materialized in the flowers, inches from my hand. I was watering with a hose, and the big bug made its way gingerly up a nearby fence to escape the water. I was ...

Many animals can be adequately described by their namesake. The name Trans-Pecos Ratsnake tells one where that species can be observed. The name Eastern Bluebird tells one the color of the bird. The ...

Dr. Gene Kritsky, dean of behavioral and natural sciences at Mount St. Joseph University in Cinncinati, Ohio, is an expert on the cultural perception of insects. He explained in an interview with Fox ...

Explore a thrilling compilation of the craziest insect videos featuring incredible moments, including ultra slow-motion footage and beetles painting pictures. Discover fascinating content such as: - T ...

The last two years have been kind to the insect population in north Florida, and 2015 appears to be continuing the trend. The weather has provided enough rain for those bugs which depend on the ...

These might be the most stylish bugs around. Scientists made praying mantises wear tiny 3D glasses to test if the insects have strereopsis, or 3D vision. While these insects won't be watching the new ...

'A Real Bug's Life', the new Disney+ original series from National Geographic, used cutting-edge filming technology to capture insect drama National Geographic/Youtube A baby unicorn praying mantis ...

On July 17, The New England Wildflower Society at Garden in the Woods in Framingham opens a new exhibit, "Big Bugs." Among the 12 sculptures crafted in wood, bark and twigs, by New York artist David ...

One night in March of last year, a praying mantis crept onto a rooftop garden in India and perched on an artificial pond, waiting intently. When an unsuspecting guppy swam by, the insect snatched it ...

When you’re in the presence of certain insects — you might be in luck. Many bug species have been interpreted to bring good luck through different cultures, often based on historic events. And while ...