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

Tom Wassmer is crouched down in a pasture, staring very intently at some cow manure. Wassmer is pointing at a nondescript dung beetle, no bigger than a grain of rice, with a shiny black head and a ...

In fields, forests, and backyard gardens, insects are quietly at work securing ecosystems and global supply chains. Over 75 percent of all flowering plants, including many fruits, vegetables, and nuts ...

Symbiosis, or the interaction of two unalike species, is common and often necessary for survival. In insects, symbiotic ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. But new research reveals insects are also major victims of ...

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Learn about the study of insects, known as entomology. This article covers its branches, historical significance, and why insects are vital to the ecosystem. Entomology is a branch of zoology that is ...

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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 ...