Predators and the environment determine why some animals use camouflage to avoid being eaten, while others use bright colors to warn them off, new research reveals. Published today in the journal ...

Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist predators consume various prey in their larval and adult stages. Surprisingly, ...

There are a whole host of beneficial bugs and good insects that you can introduce into your garden to help manage potential ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to ...

The effectiveness of camouflage or warning colors for insect defense depends on conditions such as light levels and how many predators are around.

Arlington's swarms of spotted lanternflies will finally go away over the winter, but residents should expect to see even more ...

The matador bug’s flashy leg-waving isn’t a mating ritual but a predator deterrent, revealing a surprising defense strategy shared by multiple insect species and hinting at broader evolutionary ...

In the insect world, camouflage is key to survival. Masters of disguise, insects like stick insects blend seamlessly with ...

These true bugs feed on plant juices through a straw-like mouthpart. They cluster around seed pods and feed on the developing ...

Bioluminescence in insects, a captivating natural phenomenon, serves various purposes like attracting mates and deterring ...