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

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

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

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

The most recently designated state symbol is Pennsylvania’s Official state amphibian. No, it’s not a frog or toad, it’s a ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Pesticide use, loss of habitat and, ironically, light pollution are all a threat to the insects. But there is reason to be ...

Contributing to Firefly Watch, which is citizen-based research spanning the past six years, can also help. In roughly 7,000 locations in the U.S., 16,500 submissions have tracked fireflies in fields, ...