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

This fly was named after the frequently golden-clad singer Beyonce Taxonomy is the foundation stone of science and the system we use to categorise our complex natural world. Around one million insect ...

The largest organization of insect experts in the world is dropping its common names for two insects — the gypsy moth and gypsy ant — because it says the names are inappropriate and offensive. The ...

The “murder hornet” is no more. At least, its name is gone. The Entomological Society of America and the Entomological Society of Canada have adopted a new name for the murder hornet, also known as ...

Quick Take The Giant Wēta is a large insect found on New Zealand’s outlying islands. This massive insect has spiny legs, long ...

It is difficult enough being an entomologist in South Africa, in which an insect may have a different name in each of the country’s 11 languages. But even within those languages, an insect’s name can ...

This fly was named after the frequently golden-clad singer Beyonce Taxonomy is the foundation stone of science and the system we use to categorise our complex natural world. Around one million insect ...

The Entomological Society of America says the common names for the two insects include a pejorative for Roma people. It's part of a wider effort... The largest organization of insect experts in the ...