A beetle that lays eggs inside the bark of trees has killed six baobab trees in Oman for the first time. Urgent measures are needed to stop it spreading to Africa.

The titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) may just be the insect equivalent of a giant, flawless diamond. The species has a ...

There are many ways to communicate with prospective romantic partners. If you are a Japanese scarab beetle, it's a matter of ...

Researchers at the University of Würzburg have shown that dung beetles suffer in canopy openings that have been deliberately ...

Caroline Chaboo’s eyes light up when she talks about tortoise beetles. Like gems, they exist in myriad bright colors: shiny blue, red, orange, leaf green and transparent flecked with gold. They’re ...

Tom Wassmer points at a malaise trap, which is used to collect samples of flying insects for research. A biology professor at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan, Wassmer is among many ...

A once-invited guest, Asian lady beetles are now considered an invasive insect in the U.S. — and they may be an uninvited guest in your home right now as the insects swarm, searching for a warm place ...

Here's a fascinating clip to remind everyone that the world we live in is full of surprises. The video starts with Bart ...

Japanese beetles are an invasive insect species currently at or near peak population. The beetles are known for skeletonizing leaves on hundreds of plant species, including common garden plants and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tony Bradley covers the intersection of tech and entertainment. In Season 2 of “A Real Bug’s Life,” Nat Geo invites viewers into ...