More than half of all known animal species on Earth are insects — critters with a hard external skeleton, three pairs of jointed legs, antennae and a body divided into three segments (the head, thorax ...

Horned treehoppers have the horned helmets to help "the treehoppers avoid predation through camouflage or intimidation," according to Nature Journal. 2. How many legs does a monkey slug caterpillar ...

Insects may sometimes seem like a scourge on humanity, but without them, our lives would look very different. The quintillions of insects that inhabit our world help feed us, clothe us and have ...

This summer, prepare for the return of Brood X. No, that’s not the title of a B-grade horror flick, but it does involve an army of insects rising from the earth Night of the Living Dead–style.

Lightning bugs, more commonly known as fireflies, are winged beetles that produce luminous effects. These bugs have 2,000 about species worldwide, with more than 150 present in the United States. The ...

Learn some interesting facts about insects with the help of some insect art. Learn some interesting facts about insects with the help of some insect art. No weather data available ...

TUCSON (KVOA) - With the record amount of rainfall we've seen, you might have noticed more insects out than usual. The Monsoon is an active time for insects, and that activity has kept the University ...