Through them comes a loud, purring sound that goes “bdddddrrrr” over and over, like a clucking hen. It’s the love song of the treehopper — an insect smaller than the size of your fingernail.

Symbiotic relationships between species are both common and incredible, including those between ants and these four insects, ...

A treehopper’s “jumping muscles” are located on its hind femora. They unroll before jumping to provide the insect with enough ...

Through them comes a loud, purring sound that goes "bdddddrrrr" over and over, like a clucking hen. It's the love song of the treehopper -- an insect smaller than the size of your fingernail. For more ...