All insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda. But unlike other arthropods—like lobsters, spiders, or millipedes—insects have three pairs of jointed legs, segmented bodies, an exoskeleton ...

How many different species of insects have been discovered and named? What insect can lift up to 5,000 times its own body ...

Discover the truth — and a few debunked myths — about the octo-legged, cobweb-spinning, lurking arachnid: The spider.

A minibeast is any small creature such as an insect, caterpillar or snail. Go on a minibeast hunt and see how many strange and unusual minibeasts you can find. The pincers of the pseudoscorpion look ...

Ants are common insects, but they have some unique capabilities—including their legendary communication skills that allow their colonies to function as superorganisms. Invasive ant species are ...

The students explored their habitats, learned about their life cycles, and created clay insect models. They were even able to ...

Boulder County health officials said people can catch tularemia through bites from infected insects, most commonly ticks and ...

Did you know that 17 different types of bats live in Northern California? Some are pollinators; others are insect eaters.

Over 300 species of fruit depend on bats for pollination. Bats help spread seeds for nuts, figs and cacao — the main ...

Unwanted bugs may try to get into your homes as cold weather moves in. Ohio State University experts say the southwest part of Ohio is especially at risk of home invasions.You may see a black bug ...