If you spot tiny holes and piles of sawdust on your tree, bark beetles could be the culprit. Unfortunately, the solution ...

Catie Leary writes and curates visual stories about science, animals, the arts, travel, and the natural world. Despite the vital role they play in agriculture, ladybirds can seem like pests themselves ...

Diet played a key role in the evolution of the vast beetle family tree Lesley Evans Ogden, Knowable Magazine Caroline Chaboo’s eyes light up when she talks about tortoise beetles. Like gems, they ...

Four new species of shimmery, beautifully colored jewel beetles have been discovered in southeastern Asia. "All new species belong to the genus Philanthaxia," said Oto Nakládal, author of a study on ...

The number of insect species is mind-boggling — and they are a critical part of the environment. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.