While it may be an unfamiliar sensation to humans, electroreception is relatively commonplace in the animal kingdom. Sharks, ...

Known for spending much of its life underground, the little-known American burying beetle could hold the key to developing ...

In a new paper, scientists make a compelling case for preserving migration corridors for hundreds of species of tiny flies.

According to experts at Mississippi State University, if you see a bee swarm, leave it alone, don't try to knock it down, don't spray the swarm with a pesticide, and find a local beekeeper to catch ...

Bath-based Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a free Zoom lecture on Maine’s insect pollinators at 6 p.m. Thursday, April ...

Commercial beekeepers have reported losing around 62% of their colonies over the winter, far higher than the usual honey bee ...

Charles Darwin proposed a simple explanation. He believed bees chose the same flowers again and again because switching would ...

Warmer days often bring a renewed interest in nature. The excitement of seeing a hummingbird in your yard can brighten any ...

While many of us might seek to attract butterflies, bees, or pollinating beetles, we don’t want to attract mosquitoes. Unfortunately, some scents that lure helpful insects may also attract flying ...

Why are bumblebees destroying leaves? We've read the research, and the answer to why these amazing creatures damage leaves ...

February brought the longed-for colour to gardens and fields with spring bulbs in the former and gorse in the latter, writes Ethel ...

Leafcutter bees have sharp jaws resembling serrated knives, yet they are surprisingly docile. These hard-working bees are known for slicing through plant leaves, leaving signature holes in their wake.