Catie Leary writes and curates visual stories about science, animals, the arts, travel, and the natural world. Despite the vital role they play in agriculture, ladybirds can seem like pests themselves ...

Nature is full of amazing adaptations, some of which are almost difficult to imagine. One such example is that of the ...

New research shows invasive species are reducing insect populations worldwide and weakening ecosystems people rely on.

What is the Goliath beetle and why is it so important? The Goliath beetles (genus Goliathus) are among the world’s biggest insects. There are five different species. They grow up to 110mm long; males ...

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 ...

Remains of a kharpa beetle, which customs officials said is "the world's most invasive grain pest," were identified among a ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird ...