Japan is home to the world's largest — and most painful — hornet. With a wingspan of up to three inches, the Asian giant hornet can look more like a tiny flying bird. And if you're a bird — or a bee — ...

If you have been outside in the last 24 hours, there is a good chance you have gotten a mouthful of bugs. But, what exactly are they? They are wooly aphids and the reason they have been so active is ...

Some insects have detachable penises, others produce sperm that is 20 times the size of their own body. Others have evolved with special equipment to help them tear rivals off potential mates. Insects ...

The swarms of mayflies around parts of Shreveport today were due to mating season, an entomologist said. The area around the Shreveport-Barksdale Bridge was covered with the insects this morning.

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 ...

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