Have you ever seen a massive bug that looks like a twig or tree branch? Probably not, because these rare insects are masters ...

Have you ever heard of the iconic leaf insect? Worth hundreds—even thousands—of dollars, these fascinating bugs can ...

PHILADELPHIA (WABC) -- The hunt is on to catch the thieves who stole thousands of rare insects and reptiles from a Pennsylvania science center. More than $40,000 worth of the critters were stolen from ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia police say current or former employees at an insectarium stole over $40,000 worth of rare insects and reptiles. Authorities say the suspects stole about 90 percent of the ...

The illegal trade in rare insects is booming across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Exotic ants, spiders and beetles are collected and sold as pets. Some species are worth a fortune on the global ...

Scientists discovered two rare ant-fly species in India, hiding inside ant nests. Metadon ghorpadei was found in Delhi and Metadon reemeri was found in Western Ghats, highlighting hidden biodiversity ...

Insects are arguably the most important animals on the planet. Their variety is unparalleled in nature, and they carry out vital tasks such as pollinating plants and providing food for other animals.