This image highlights the whitish cuticular coating present on the ant Ac. echinatior. (Credit: T.R.S., in a study published by Nature Communications, via Courthouse News) PARIS (AFP) — A well-known ...

What's up with those clouds of flying ants that come out after a desert rain storm? It's called a "mating swarm," and it's ...

It looks like something ripped straight from a horror movie, but it’s actually a photo of a hard working insect. The photo ...

Ants and termites are both incredible engineers. Here's how you can tell the difference between an ant hill and a termite ...

While it's a good idea to avoid all fire ants, certain species can be more damaging to the local ecosystem and more dangerous ...

A new exhibition at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn., gives visitors a whiff, from “chocolate-y” to stinky blue cheese.

Discover the incredible world of ants in this educational timelapse video! Watch as ants exhibit their extraordinary teamwork ...

ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Is there something bugging you about this time of year? It seems as soon as cool air arrives, insects try to make themselves comfortable in your home. Good Morning Show viewer ...

Like other insects, ants are most active during the warmer months. They’re attracted to sweet sap found in many gardens, which is why they’re commonly found in plant beds and amid crops. Sometimes, ...

Why do ants and other small creatures have such sharp bites? According to scientists from the University of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), the answer lies in their ...

A female Lymantria dispar moth lays her eggs on the trunk of a tree in Connecticut in 2008. In July 2021, the Entomological Society of America announced it was dropping the common name of this ...

Scientists recreated ant-based yogurt and revealed how insect microbes enable fermentation. Researchers have revived a nearly ...