As spring unfolds and temperatures rise, so does insect activity. While some insects like bees are beneficial, others, such as ticks and mosquitoes, are less welcome. And this year, experts predict we ...

Amber from the Kachin region of Myanmar has preserved a wealth of fossils, offering insights into the diversity of the Cretaceous fauna of a 100-million-year-old forest ecosystem. The site continues ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) — An ancient wasp may have ...

A speculative biology dive into birdlike insects and the unusual ecosystems they might create.

Insects usually get overlooked, but a few species go so far off the biological script that it's hard not to be curious. Some have eyes perched on stalks, legs used as display tools, or bodies so ...

Insects are the most diverse group of organisms in the world. They also play a vital role in the functioning of all of the earth's ecosystems. In fact, there are more than 900,000 different species of ...

An ancient wasp may have zipped among the dinosaurs, with a body like a Venus flytrap to seize and snatch its prey, scientists reported Wednesday. The parasitic wasp’s abdomen boasts a set of flappy ...

An ancient wasp may have zipped among the dinosaurs, with a body like a Venus flytrap to seize and snatch its prey, scientists reported Wednesday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get ...