Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land. A new study examines Petrobiellus akkesiensis, a rare jumping bristletail, ...

A team of researchers has discovered a jumping behavior that is entirely new to insect larvae, and there is evidence that it is occurring in a range of species—we just haven't noticed it before. The ...

A hard-to-kill invasive species is beginning to reappear across the eastern United States as adult spotted lanternflies (SLF) start to emerge. "SLF adults begin to emerge in July and remain active as ...

Tsukuba, Japan—Insects account for 75% of all animal species, making them the most diverse animal group. Of these, 99% belong to Pterygota, which have acquired wings, while the remaining 1% consist of ...

When I watered the plant, something small flew out of the soil. Or, small particles were jumping across the rim of the pot.I ...