A small beetle has captured attention for patterns on its shell that resemble ancient handwriting. These insects, known as calligraphy beetles (Calligrapha species), feature intricate black lines and ...

Emile-Allain Séguy was enamored with the overlooked wonders of the natural world. Namely, its insects, from the brilliant wings of butterflies to the less-loved forms of beetles, grasshoppers, ...

Many ladybirds have attractive color patterns consisting of black and red. This prominent color pattern is thought to function as a warning that indicates to predators that they are very bitter and ...

Rerouting warm engine air and pumping ice-melting chemicals onto the wings are a couple of ways to keep aircraft surfaces free of frost during flight, but researchers are looking for a more efficient ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How much grumbling Wisconsin gardeners do about Japanese beetle damage this summer will likely depend on where they live. Ten or ...

This article was originally featured on Knowable Magazine. Caroline Chaboo’s eyes light up when she talks about tortoise beetles. Like gems, they exist in myriad bright colors: shiny blue, red, orange ...

Riverine predacious beetles (RPB) (Carabidae, Staphylinidae) are highly diverse and numerous elements of riverine ecosystems. Their historical and contemporary distribution and diversity are highly ...

Dr MinJun Kim from Drexel University’s Mechanical Engineering Department is leading a team of engineers in researching the function and aerodynamics of the Allomyrina dichotoma beetle. According to a ...