Flying ants and termites are often mistaken for each other during their flying stages. Even before they sprout wings, ants ...

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 ...

Avoid handling them, as this and other species can produce defensive cyanide-containing secretions if they feel threatened from predators.

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

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

Researchers from the University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute and Texas A&M University recently gathered their ...

A federal judge has run out of patience over an "unreasonable delay'' by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect Mount ...

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

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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 ...

It’s the last day of June and I’m standing under the overhang on my back deck protected from the last drips of a rainstorm.