The author of “Bitter Honey” on the big lives and surprising stories of tiny creatures.

Lois and Charlie O'Brien spent decades collecting over a million insects, creating a remarkable scientific resource for future research.

Insects are the most diverse group of organisms in the world. They also play a vital role in the functioning of all of the earth's ecosystems. In fact, there are more than 900,000 different species of ...

More than 75 percent of the world’s insect species are insufficiently protected when it comes to conservation areas around the globe, according to a recent new study. From our favorites like bees and ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Insects are among the most prolific and successful invaders of new habitats, but not all regions are equal in the numbers of insects that have spread beyond their borders. However, recent research led ...

Earwigs are the hero single mothers of the insect world, and good for your garden too by Christopher Terrell Nield, The Conversation Editors' notes Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public ...

As night falls and the city bustle dies down, another kind of life creeps up on its citizens: Cockroaches lurk beneath cabinets and bed bugs crawl out of mattresses. These unwelcome guests have spread ...

Helianthus annuus. Not only does it demand attention with its towering height, large leaves, and bold yellow flowers, but it ...

Source: Steve Nicholls/with permission. Insects are amazing animals. They're all over the place and simply put, their well-being is crucial for the fate of our planet and all other animals, including ...