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 ...

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

It’s summer and the city is buzzing with pollinators—many of which are in decline. The Parks Department and local nonprofits ...

The term gnat is a general term for small fly. Black flies and other gnats are attracted to the carbon dioxide in our breath.

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

Representatives and volunteers from Habitat for Humanity joined the families of Brittanie Bellard and Lisa Crawford on Saturday for a site blessing at their homes under construction on Cottonwood ...

In this study we selected three habitats that correspond to a light gradient, and consequently a proportion of pioneer plant species gradient edges, trails and forest core and described their ...

With reports of severe reactions to the insect bites, the council is ramping up its investigation of the flies.