Sicily is on the front line of Europe’s fire ant invasion. If it fails to contain the spread, more countries will be at risk.

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In experiments, researchers showed that the disease-spreading insects couldn’t resist the sweet smell of a fungus that ...

Some plants have evolved fascinating ways to supplement their nutrient intake by trapping and digesting insects. These ...

What initially draws my eyes to the tall, stalky plant growing near the Oconaluftee Visitor Center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the round, green bulge in a stem near its crown. Called ...

There are over 3,000 stick insect species, including a recently discovered species in Australia’s Wet Tropics. Learn more ...

It's OK to bug out. The North Museum of Nature and Science unveiled its latest exhibition, and this time it's themed around ...

When it comes to raw power, insects are the heavyweight champions of the animal kingdom. Some can boast astonishing muscle ...

New research reveals how the increasingly intensive use of grasslands affects insects and other arthropods. Surprisingly, ...

In the insect world, the Neuroptera are the masters of stealth and survival. Their larvae lie in wait like living traps, ...

Well-intentioned gardeners often focus on planting the right plants to feed pollinators and other wildlife with pollen, seeds ...

Fall gardening might sound serene—crisp air, golden leaves, and the satisfying crunch of soil beneath your boots—but every ...