A warmer, earlier spring and a later fall frost are lengthening the growing season for plants, giving them more time to ...

Researchers discovered two new parasitic wasp species living in the U.S., tracing their origins back to Europe and uncovering ...

Among the flower flies are more recognizable, and sometimes abundant, bees and wasps. It can be entertaining to watch them ...

This helps the bug determine what direction sounds are coming from simply by turning one way or another. Some butterflies can smell each other from miles away Aside from their bright, vibrant colors ...

This time of year, when yellow jackets invade a mountain picnic or backyard barbecue, it’s really hard to see the good in these insects and their relatives. But it’s there. “When people think of wasps ...

More than four decades after his last album, the former teen idol is heading out on the most extensive run of shows he's ever played.

Most gardeners appreciate the importance of pollinators -- animals, chiefly insects, that carry pollen from one flower to ...

Cats love to be out and about, and anything that moves is just begging to be chased. Sadly, some creatures can fight back. If ...

On a quiet street in Wilmette, native plants bloom in broad sweeps and bright bursts, bringing color and life to what was once an ordinary strip of lawn separating the sidewalk from the curb. The ...

The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) can be accidentally imported arriving on shipped goods such as potted plants, cut flowers, ...

A father was forced to spend three days in hospital after a bite from 'Britain's most dangerous spider' left him with a black ...

The Asian giant hornet, known for its large size and potent venom, poses a threat to humans and honeybee populations. Its ...