A small beetle has captured attention for patterns on its shell that resemble ancient handwriting. These insects, known as calligraphy beetles (Calligrapha species), feature intricate black lines and ...

In the summer of 1950, farmers across East Germany began finding their potato crops stripped bare. The culprit was the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How much grumbling Wisconsin gardeners do about Japanese beetle damage this summer will likely depend on where they live. Ten or ...

Many ladybirds have attractive color patterns consisting of black and red. This prominent color pattern is thought to function as a warning that indicates to predators that they are very bitter and ...

Emile-Allain Séguy was enamored with the overlooked wonders of the natural world. Namely, its insects, from the brilliant wings of butterflies to the less-loved forms of beetles, grasshoppers, ...

This article was originally featured on Knowable Magazine. Caroline Chaboo’s eyes light up when she talks about tortoise beetles. Like gems, they exist in myriad bright colors: shiny blue, red, orange ...

Rerouting warm engine air and pumping ice-melting chemicals onto the wings are a couple of ways to keep aircraft surfaces free of frost during flight, but researchers are looking for a more efficient ...

With the Fourth of July often comes the start of Japanese beetle season in Wisconsin. The pests are not a welcome guest to ...