In a new study published and featured in the Annals of the Entomological Society of America, researchers have discovered that ...

In a world-first pilot study, researchers from the University of South Australia have used video footage of insects to ...

Scientists used 3D-printed insect models to study how disguises help harmless species fool predators and survive in the wild.

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The Black Mamba and the Mongoose engage in a deadly predator-versus-predator battle in the African wild. The Mongoose, though smaller, uses its agility, venom resistance, and fearless nature to ...

The strongest vertebrate relative to size is likely the Etruscan shrew, which can lift about 25 times its body weight—still only a fraction of what the strongest insects achieve.

Understanding how insect species will respond to climate change is complicated, as a new study finds that some grasshoppers are growing and some a shrinking in response to changing temperatures.

“Right now, the more common theory is that insects are limited in size by their ability to get oxygen into their bodies,” Zack said. Mammals like us use our lungs to take in oxygen.

Some biologists speculate that animals will get smaller with global warming to reduce heat stress. While this may be true of warm-blooded animals, what about exotherms like insects? Thanks to a 65 ...

The logistics of identifying insects Depending on the insect, they are going to look different depending on which stage that they’re in. For example, identifying insect eggs can be challenging. “I ...

Insects are everywhere, from the deepest jungles to your backyard. They may even make some unwanted cameo appearances in your kitchen. Ideally, those bugs would be smaller and less intimidating than ...

Stick insects range widely in size depending on the species, but many measure over 1 foot (30.5 cm) long. Despite their impressive length, the body of a stick insect is relatively short compared ...