"Scientists have overlooked this species for so long," said Kyushu University entomologist Ryōta Seki in a statement.

If you spot tiny holes and piles of sawdust on your tree, bark beetles could be the culprit. Unfortunately, the solution ...

A new ladybird beetle species was hiding in plain sight on a Japanese campus, exposing how easily even well-studied insects can be missed.

Beetles display a wide range of colors, from deep muted tones to those that shift from green to purple or yellow as they reflect sunlight. Whether invading gardens, flying through the air, or walking ...

Diet played a key role in the evolution of the vast beetle family tree Lesley Evans Ogden, Knowable Magazine Caroline Chaboo’s eyes light up when she talks about tortoise beetles. Like gems, they ...

Insects come in all different shapes and sizes, a result of thousands of years of evolution. Beetles are extremely diverse and are the largest order within the Insecta class. With over 350,000 ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Less than an inch long with white spots on its back and antennae longer than its body, the Asian ...

The Trustees of Reservations received a state grant to help Vineyard conservationists in the fight against southern pine beetles.  The state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) awarded a ...

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 ...

University campuses are often places of learning and discovery, but rarely do researchers find a new species living right on ...