It’s true that most people do not put the words “beautiful” and “insect” together unless they’re thinking of butterflies. But there are beautiful insects out there that are not butterflies. As with ...
There are a lot of animals to love in the world… but insects are pretty low on most people’s lists. In fact, it’s said that 1 in 10 adults in the United States have entomophobia, a fear of insects.
Tucked deep in Fernbank’s WildWoods trail, Levon Biss’ special touring macrophotography exhibit “Extinct and Endangered: Insects in Peril” features large prints of the United Kingdom photographer’s ...
A sighting of a rare bee, previously thought to be extinct, in a national park in Poland had its employees buzzing with excitement. According to a report by TVP World, a sharp-eyed employee spotted a ...
The Pink Empusa Mantis isn’t the kind of insect you overlook. Native to North Africa, southern Europe, and the Mediterranean, it stands out for its strange mix of beauty and menace. Its delicate ...
The spotted lanternfly may be a beautiful insect — it has eye-catching bright red and spotted wings — that doesn't bite or sting. But the invasive species is proving to be harmful not only to farmers ...
If you want to attract butterflies to your property, you need to grow plants they like. The ancient herb rue is an easy to grow woody perennial that can help lure beautiful butterflies to your yard. A ...
At any given moment, it’s estimated that 10 quintillion (10,000,000,000,000,000,000) individual insects are alive and kicking on planet Earth. We don’t blame you if you’re not a fan of them all—but ...