Three hundred million years ago, dragonfly-like creatures with wingspans stretching 70 centimeters patrolled the skies of a world nothing like our own. These griffinflies, as paleontologists call ...

Three-hundred-million years ago, Earth was very different. The continents had coalesced into Pangea, which was dominated in ...

The problem with diffusion is that it’s notoriously slow. The oxygen constraint hypothesis argued that the larger the insect ...

Scientists rethink why giant insects once ruled the skies, finding oxygen may not explain their size or disappearance.

A new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution connects plant and insect physiology, chemical ecology, molecular function, and evolutionary analysis to offer a new perspective on plant–insect ...

Spiders and insects are often considered pests. Some people would rather see the creepy-crawly creatures dead than buzzing ...

Adult squash bugs measure about a half-inch long. Their gray-to-brown, flat bodies are shaped like a cello instrument, with gently flaring sides ornamented with tiny orange stripes. While they can fly ...

Phantom crane flies change the angle of their splayed legs to increase or reduce drag, helping them navigate varying winds.

Learn more about the economic thresholds for insects in corn and soybeans. Plus, when should you scout for each insect?

It's small and discreet.