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 ...

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Discover interesting facts about insects, the critters whose combined weight on the planet is 70 times that of all humans. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Monarch butterflies are some of the most beloved insects in the world and are proudly held up as the state insect or butterfly of seven different American states. Their beautiful orange and black ...

Scientists are trying to figure out which insect species are struggling, what it means for ecosystems and, ultimately, how it will impact people. BURLINGAME, Kansas — Without dung beetles, rancher ...

Booms and busts among Europe’s insect populations are largely determined by the weather, according to a study of insect numbers in Germany. The finding could bring clarity to debates about what has ...