New research shows invasive species are reducing insect populations worldwide and weakening ecosystems people rely on.

Insects are the most diverse group of organisms in the world. They also play a vital role in the functioning of all of the earth’s ecosystems. In fact, there are more than 900,000 different species of ...

When folded in rest, the Mission blue butterfly’s wings are grey and dotted with black — no more special than a common house moth’s. Unfolded, this furry insect’s wings are iridescent and azure, ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird ...

Aug. 23—In the basement of WVU Davis College's Agricultural Sciences Building, creatures of the night lurk, gnawing on leaves and decaying matter, hissing and clicking, growing in size and number.

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird ...

Insects, the tiny creatures that quietly sustain much of life on Earth, are disappearing at alarming rates — even in landscapes far removed from direct human activity. A new long-term study led by ...

The International Day for Biological Diversity, also known as International Biodiversity Day, is celebrated each year on May 22, to raise awareness about biodiversity issues and highlight the ...

It’s estimated that roughly 90% of the world’s plants depend on bees’ survival. Bees are the world’s most significant pollinators and are vital to our ecosystem. These tiny insects excel as a colony, ...

AMES, Iowa – A farmer notices an unfamiliar insect on a leaf. Is this a pollinator? Or a pest? Good news at harvest time? Or bad? Need to be controlled? Or not? That farmer can snap a picture, use a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (AP) — Park ranger ...