Beetles that can see the color red? That s exactly what scientists discovered in two Mediterranean species that defy the norm of insect vision. While most insects are blind to red, these beetles use ...

The six-legged staffers of the American Museum of Natural History’s Bug Colony do their grisly work under a lid. The result: neatly tidied bones. The six-legged staffers of the American Museum of ...

Why bugs fascinate: Insects are everywhere in a child’s world, making them a natural theme for learning. They inspire curiosity, observation, and even empathy. Hands-on learning: Bug crafts, sensory ...

Rove beetles cloak themselves in ant pheromones to sneak into the insects’ nests for protection. But in an odd catch-22, that makes them forever reliant on their hosts Sceptobius beetles groom ants to ...

Blister beetles are common in Arizona and secrete a toxic substance called cantharidin that causes skin blistering. These beetles are attracted to flowering plants, crops like alfalfa, and areas with ...