Captive individuals have even been observed bending metal wires into careful hook shapes to poke into curved insect tunnels ... have decentralized brains, or ganglia, located at the base of ...

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Growing up in Thailand’s northeastern Isan region, Suwimon Chantajohn learned from her grandfather which insects were best to eat. Captivated by his stories of surviving on bugs during his ...

Warmer weather leads to an increase in insect activity, with some species seeking shelter and food inside homes. Homeowners can prevent infestations by sealing cracks, maintaining cleanliness and ...

An ancient wasp may have used an odd structure at its rear end to capture insects and lay its eggs on or inside of them, according to a new study published Thursday in BMC Biology. Researchers ...

Bee, wasp, yellow jacket, hornet, and fire ant are the insect stings that most often trigger allergic reactions. But most people aren't allergic to insect stings and may mistake a normal sting ...

The bug and its unique appearance likely represents a previously unknown lineage of insects, the researchers say. As is often the case in Greek mythology, there are varying origin stories for ...

A Venus Flytrap Wasp? Scientists Uncover an Ancient Insect Preserved in Amber That Snatched Its Prey NEW YORK (AP) — An ancient wasp may have zipped among the dinosaurs, with a body like a Venus ...

Mayflies are a group of flying insects “known for their extremely short adult life spans and emergence in large numbers in the summer months,” according to Britannica. “Given their ...