Female moths avoid laying eggs on stressed plants that emit ultrasonic sounds. Instead, they choose silent, healthy plants.

Researchers found that stressful conditions can shift cockroach decisions, suggesting insects adjust behavior based on ...

Centipedes are not insects either. But centipedes are more closely related to insects than worms are. And that is because ...

The terms "bug" and "insect" are commonly used interchangeably in everyday language, yet scientifically, they refer to distinct categories of creatures. Insects belong to the vast class Insecta, ...

When you want to learn about ecology, biodiversity, climate change or even humanity, you might start by popping open your favorite internet search engine. But thanks to entomology, some of the best ...

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land. A new study examines Petrobiellus akkesiensis, a rare jumping bristletail, ...

Research from Monash University explores how rising temperatures and growing urban environments can affect behavior in native ...

The crisp chill of January might make you think the garden is asleep, but beneath the frost, the stage is already set for a summer invasion. Garden insects may be hibernating or hidden, but savvy ...