In streams across the Southwest, water bugs that swim in rocky pools and glide across the surface of waterholes fill an important biological niche, serving as prey for birds and other animals. But ...

When conditions get too dry, Madagascar hissing cockroaches like to "cuddle." Under certain conditions, the large insects gather in groups, with many participants in physical contact with one another.

The destruction of the Goliath beetles’ natural habitats is eroding the delicate balance of the ecosystem that they are critical to maintaining. In the heart of Africa’s rich and diverse landscapes, a ...

When Colin Purrington looked at a sample of dried figs under a microscope recently, he answered a question that had been bugging him for years. Inside the chewy fruits, he found the shriveled remains ...

Dry-cured ham production, a tradition underpinned by both cultural heritage and high economic value, faces persistent challenges from insect pests. Mites, such as Tyrophagus putrescentiae, and beetles ...