Flashy iridescent shells might not seem like the best evolutionary strategy for bugs trying to avoid hungry birds. But in recent years, biologists have shown that iridescence—lustrous shifts in color, ...

Beetles are creatures with built-in body armor. They are tiny tanks covered with hard shells, also known as exoskeletons, protecting their soft, skeleton-less bodies inside. In addition to providing ...

Nature is filled with colorful creatures, and beetles are no exception. Usually, when we think of beetles, the image that comes to mind is the common black insect that we see everywhere. However, ...

The awkward stage of adolescence drives some insects to murderous home invasion. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. When the time ...

This 2016 photo provided by the University of California, Irvine, shows a diabolical ironclad beetle, which can withstand being crushed by forces almost 40,000 times its body weight and are native to ...

The diabolical ironclad beetle can withstand being crushed by forces almost 40,000 times its body weight. (Jesus Rivera/University of California, Irvine, via AP) Comic strip legend Pvt. Beetle Bailey ...