Concern about insect losses has grown steadily, but most evidence comes from small studies focused on certain species or places. That makes it hard to understand what is happening at larger scales. A ...

Welcome to the Bug Apple! A swarm of tiny, winged insects has taken over New York City — with New Yorkers likening the infestation to a biblical plague. Videos of the bugs shared on social media ...

ZZZZZZ. Plop! Those mosquitoes are at it again this spring and summer. If you're like me, you probably have mosquitoes flock to you in droves, whether you're reading under a tree at the park or at a ...

Flying insects are known to make a beeline for lights in the dark, as the saying goes, "like moths to a flame." Now, scientists have figured out why insects are so keen on light, but it's not because ...

Insects are all over the world, and they’re one of the most diverse groups, with millions of different species living in virtually every habitat possible. They come in various different forms, from ...

The insects flying in circles around your porch light aren’t captivated by the light. Instead, they may have lost track of which way is up, high-speed infrared camera data suggest. Moths and other ...