Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. But new research reveals insects are also major victims of ...

These weird insects can be found in the deep, dark depths of dense tropical jungles. For wildlife travellers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts, spotting these creatures in the wild can feel like ...

An infographic showing the average declines in abundance of key terrestrial insect groups due to invasive alien species. The extent of declines varies across species and regions. Insects are often ...

An 'annoying' alien-like insect is set to emerge from a 17-year slumber and wreak havoc across multiple US states this year, scientists have warned. Billions of 'Brood XIV' cicadas are currently ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While the buzzy sci-fi series is science fiction (obviously), Dr. Sward says there's plenty of real ...

Close-up of Pseudoproscopia latirostris, a unique grasshopper species with an elongated head. Native to South America, it uses its distinctive shape as camouflage in ...

Treehoppers, small plant-eating insects from the Membracidae family, are gaining interest among scientists due to their ...

Alien: Earth showrunner Noah Hawley clearly didn’t think the franchise was doing enough with the implications of its title. Ridley Scott’s Alien (1979) imagined the kind of nightmare lifeforms that ...