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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 ...

Diet played a key role in the evolution of the vast beetle family tree Lesley Evans Ogden, Knowable Magazine Caroline Chaboo’s eyes light up when she talks about tortoise beetles. Like gems, they ...

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

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land.

Insects become pests for a number of reasons. They can invade your home, eat your plants, and endanger your family’s health. Blister beetles are an example of a pest that’s dangerous to both your ...

Through pollination and feeding on all parts of plants, insects influence which plants thrive, which struggle, and even ...

The Big Island Invasive Species Committee is doing what it can to prevent an infestation from spreading from Kona to the ...