Used for food, feed and research, the critters are among the most widely farmed bugs. The study authors say humans should ...

Q: Last fall, we saw a lot of “mosquito eaters” around our backyard. Are they harmful? Why were there so many? Crane flies (a.k.a. “Mosquito eaters”) are generally harmless insects that resemble ...

Wasps are some of the more dangerous stinging insects because they can sting repeatedly, potentially leading to a severe ...

What renders a city garden attractive to insects such as solitary bees, bumblebees and hoverflies? And how well do they ...

Insects live in nearly every habitat, and it’s estimated that there are currently 10 quintillion insects on the globe. So far ...

Entomologists say insects are declining at alarming rates — one major study estimates we’re losing 2% in total insect biomass every year. Now, the National Academy of Sciences is preparing to embark ...

Lobster had one of the greatest reputation makeovers in food history. Once treated as "food for the poor," it is now served ...

Whether praying mantid or praying mantis, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert shares about these distinctive ...

A sweeping study of tropical insects found that many species may struggle to survive rising global temperatures.

For all the insects that you see, there are dozens more zipping above your head. Many are too small to catch with the naked ...

Thermacell: As I mentioned in earlier columns, the dreaded blackflies are out, especially in central New York. However, the ...

There's a parasitic insect that can spread a dangerous disease while it bites you. Here's what you should know about kissing ...