In everyday language, many small creatures get labelled as “creepy-crawlies,” but scientifically, not all of them are insects. Insects belong to a specific biological group within the field of ...

When you want to learn about ecology, biodiversity, climate change or even humanity, you might start by popping open your favorite internet search engine. But thanks to entomology, some of the best ...

We need to stop thinking of insects as creepy crawlies and focus on the huge benefits they bring to people and the natural environment, scientists say. The widespread and deeply engrained cultural ...

Bug out with 15 shots of insects and arachnids of all shapes and sizes from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries Photographs selected by Jeff Campagna Text by ...

How many legs do insects have? Insects have six legs. These legs are attached to the central part of an insect's body, the thorax, and they are controlled by muscles in the thorax. Insects have hearts ...

Bugs including hoverflies, lacewings and ladybirds play an important role in keeping Britain's apples healthy, a new study has shown. Bugs including hoverflies, lacewings and ladybirds play an ...