Mosquitoes and crane flies are often confused for one another because they look similar at first glance, and they live in ...

In a big wake-up call for its military rivals, China has developed a spy drone the size of an insect that can fly undetected ...

There are a few simple ways to get rid of them. What Are Crane Flies? A crane fly, insect family Tipulidae, is a large fly with long, slender legs that looks like a giant mosquito.

Tennessee is home to over a thousand insects, but a few are quite sizable. Discover the biggest insects that live in the ...

Tiny brown bugs can be a nuisance indoors, but identifying the culprit is the first step toward getting rid of them for good.

The giant water bug is a venomous insect with a painful bite. Learn more about how to identify water bugs, why you get them, prevention strategies, and more.

Harvard's RoboBee gets an upgrade! New crane fly inspired legs and algorithms allow for smoother landings, avoiding ground turbulence.

Inspired by the humble bee, robotics researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed insect-sized aerial bots with a reimagined wing system that can fly for up to 1,000 ...

Aside from their long spindly legs, there are actually very few similarities between craneflies and spiders. The most obvious difference between the two is that craneflies have wings and are insects.

Peak black fly season has passed in Michigan which is typically around mid-May through mid-June, but they continue to bite ...

What does a boxelder bug look like? According to Ohioline OSU, the boxelder bug is an elongated, narrow-bodied insect with a flat back that is less than an inch long.

The public is asked to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly. This insect has tell-tale spotted wings that have a burst of red when opened. While sporting some eye-catching colors, this bug ...