A new way to study ancient insect DNA relies on the "time capsule" nature of pack rat nests, which the rodents soak with urine.

In hotter climates, male dragonflies don't develop their trademark wing pigmentation. That could make it harder to find a mate, researchers say.

Making certain fruit flies, Drosophila suzukii, produce only male offspring could protect soft-skinned fruit crops, research indicates.

A bacterial microbe in honey bee queens and larvae protects the bees from fungal infection, report researchers.

Ripley. Katniss. Uhura. They're not just science fiction heroes. Now several new species of beetles share their names along with other legendary characters.

New data from tropical and subtropical regions suggests insects are declining thanks to dammed rivers

Bees mate in mid-air, where it's almost impossible to observe them.

Fireflies' summer evening light shows are a delight for humans, but for the insects they are a crucial mating ritual – and human-caused light pollution is a buzz kill.

Fruit flies and mosquitoes have about 200,000 brain cells That's enough to do a lot of processing, even more than a supercomputer.