Beetles are part of the Coleoptera family of insects. There are 400,000 species worldwide, including the big black beetle found in the house or in the yard. Beetles have been around for over 270 ...

This article was originally featured on Knowable Magazine. Caroline Chaboo’s eyes light up when she talks about tortoise beetles. Like gems, they exist in myriad bright colors: shiny blue, red, orange ...

Arizona has about 2,500 beetle species. Beetles are identified by their hard, sheathlike front wings; six legs; and distinct head, thorax and abdomen. Most beetles are harmless but some, such as ...

A NEW species of beetle has been named in honour of Gerald Durrell by a scientist who was inspired by his conservation work as a child. Dmitry Telnov, now an expert in beetles after being inspired by ...

Science just made a big discovery. Researchers from Michigan State University found three new insect species in Thailand’s forests. This is a big deal. Sarah Smith and Anthony Cognato led the team.

A museum scientist has paid homage to the renowned British naturalist and author Gerald Durrell, whose stories inspired him ...