Insect loss is gradual but devastating. Fewer pollinators, smaller harvests, and fragile ecosystems are already appearing.

Pesticides, habitat loss, and light pollution are threatening firefly populations worldwide, but even in urban areas, some ...

The future of smashed avocado might depend on patches of native vegetation preserved alongside farmland, as new Curtin ...

This summer has been a good year for viewing lightning bugs or fireflies because of several weather conditions. Here's what ...

With summer in full swing across West Michigan, odds are you've already battled what's sometimes called the state bird: mosquitoes.

They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

Bees are essential to the health of the Earth’s ecosystems, but the populations of many species are dwindling. These ...

Intensive farming, involving greater pesticide and fertiliser use, pollution and the resulting deterioration of farmland ...

The rare insect, first described in 2006, had vanished from records. Despite many expeditions, it had not been seen since its ...

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...

A large, seasonal fly with a particularly painful bite is out and about again for the summer in Massachusetts.

Native plants are more than just part of the scenery. They’re the backbone of functioning ecosystems — especially for native birds and insects. When these plants disappear, so do the species that ...