Cicadas have one of the most unusual life cycles in the insect world. For years they live hidden underground, slowly developing beneath the soil. Then, at the right moment, millions of them emerge at ...

Many insects feel right at home in the hot, humid environments of the tropics; more than 70 percent of the world’s insect ...

A sweeping new study of more than 2,000 insect species reveals a troubling reality: many insects may be far less capable of coping with rising temperatures than scientists once hoped. Researchers ...

Many tropical insects are already close to their heat tolerance limits, raising concerns that rising temperatures could disrupt ecosystems.

When it comes to research on habitats for pollinating insects, villages have so far received relatively little attention. The ...

An electronic nose modeled on insect antennae simultaneously identifies gas mixtures and pinpoints their three-dimensional origin by decoding the natural dynamics of odor plumes.

Even at levels safe for humans, air pollution can disrupt the way some insects communicate with plants, and with each other.

Natural history museums contain an astonishing snapshot of the planet's biodiversity. Using this information to better ...

Skyrocketing input costs are forcing livestock producers to find other ways to provide protein to flocks. Insects might be a ...

A successful garden does not need a chemical arsenal to stay protected. The right plants can stand guard, release powerful scents, and send many common pests searching for an easier target. Instead of ...

Learn how citizen science and nature journaling help track wildlife and connect you to Louisiana's environment. Discover ...

Nature is replete with incredible survival tactics, and one of the most intriguing of these is mimicry. There are creatures that have developed leaf, flower, twig, or even algae camouflage so ...