And since 1994, the festival has included an insect art contest for area elementary and high school students. The point of the festival, says Berenbaum's grad student Cynthia McDonnell, is to improve ...

Things to remember when considering digital pictures: If insect is found feeding on a plant, correct specimen identification may also require an identification of the plant as well. Here are some ...

Many plant fossils preserve evidence of ancient insect damage. The fossil on the left shows signs of margin feeding while the specimen on the right reveals signs of mining, where insects burrow ...