Believe it or not, the insect world is full of speedsters that are built for rapid movement. From darting dragonflies to ...

One benefit of insects is the beauty and wonder they provide. What would we do without butterflies? Their wings are very special: highly waterproof and made of tiny crystals that interact with light.

Winter is coming ... Insects have to prepare for winter before the temperature gets too low. For some species, hibernation is a part of life. These species have one generation a year, and every ...

The new research describes how temperature increases cause insects to produce less melanin to stay cool. Some insects are less likely to attract mates when they have lighter and brighter colors.

Here are 14 dragonfly facts that may surprise you. Dragonfly-like creatures were some of the first winged insects to evolve, appearing on the scene roughly 300 million years ago. Modern ...