Annapolis, MD; October 12, 2022—Women pursuing careers in entomology face persistent challenges in obtaining jobs compared to men, according to a new study analyzing career tracks of recent entomology ...

Unlike most bugs, snow flies thrive in the cold—thanks to a baffling mix of genetic kinks that scientists never expected to ...

Plant life is a hard life when it comes to fending off insects, and the farther one gets from the equator, the more difficult it can be, according to a study on plant-insect interactions published ...

The insects that keep the world running by pollinating plants and supporting food chains face grave risks, a new study has found. The combination of climate change and heavy agriculture is having a ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. But new research reveals insects are also major victims of ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)— The world’s population expects to increase over time. This means our food production, and the health of our livestock should correlate with the population increase to help ...

WASHINGTON — Like a moth to flame, many scientists and poets have long assumed that flying insects were simply, inexorably drawn to bright lights. But that’s not exactly what’s going on, a new study ...

Entomologists say insects are declining at alarming rates — one major study estimates we’re losing 2% in total insect biomass every year. Now, the National Academy of Sciences is preparing to embark ...

Scientists rethink why giant insects once ruled the skies, finding oxygen may not explain their size or disappearance.

Thousands of preserved bug specimens from around the world have made their way to UMass Lowell to help enhance the study of insects. Biological Sciences Asst. Prof. Christina Kwapich is the new ...