A thin band of light from Cristian Lucanas's headlamp pierces the blackness of a Philippine rainforest as he digs through the underbrush before gently scooping up a cockroach with his bare hands.

Many insects feel right at home in the hot, humid environments of the tropics; more than 70 percent of the world’s insect ...

Nearly 90 percent of insect and arachnid species in North America lack conservation status, leaving major gaps in biodiversity protection.

Ants trapped in amber reveal possible partnerships and parasites, offering a rare glimpse into ecosystems from nearly 100 ...

Bedbugs are making a comeback in the South. Learn why they're resurging and how to spot signs of an infestation.

A sweeping new study of more than 2,000 insect species reveals a troubling reality: many insects may be far less capable of coping with rising temperatures than scientists once hoped. Researchers ...

Even at levels safe for humans, air pollution can disrupt the way some insects communicate with plants, and with each other.

Insects are capable of reproducing in fascinating ways. Throughout the world, these diverse critters feature a wide range of ...

Up to half of the insects in the Amazon region could be exposed to life-threatening heat levels due to progressive, anthropogenic global warming. This is shown by a recent study by the universities of ...

Plants are already beginning to emerge in Colorado, and it could result in problems for the insects that rely on them.