Introduction -- Insects, spiders, and people -- Scope and arrangement of this guide -- Classification -- What is an insect? -- The body plan of insects and entognaths -- Growth and development of ...

The number of insect species is mind-boggling — and they are a critical part of the environment. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

An international research team including the University of Göttingen has described seven previously unknown species of leaf insects, also known as walking leaves. The insects belong to the stick and ...

Researchers have discovered a unique ancient insect trapped in amber, one that has never been seen before. The rarity of this bug necessitated the creation of a new insect order classification. At ...

The UK has a new order of insects, thanks to stowaways that set up home in the warmth of a glasshouse. The silk-spinning insects, known as webspinners, seemingly hitched a ride on imported plants.