Insects

As the cleanup begins from Tropical Storm Isaias in North Carolina, local officials on Tuesday warned residents of threats that remain even after skies have cleared.

Scientists in Australia have identified five previously unknown species of "assassin flies," naming them after several Marvel superheroes, as well as famed comic book writer, Stan Lee. 

Nearly four months after the murder hornet first appeared in the U.S., researchers at the Washington State Department of Agriculture have trapped the irate insect for the first time in the state.

Health officials in Miami-Dade County, Fla., on Saturday confirmed that at least 18 county residents have contracted the West Nile virus.

A photographer has captured remarkable photos of endangered butterflies flying off flowers at a nature preserve in the U.K., British news agency SWNS reports.

Scientists have discovered a new species of spider with a red-and-white pattern that is similar to the makeup worn by the infamous Batman villain, the Joker.

A minuscule Hyllus diardi jumping spider has apparently learned the art of the selfie.

Scientists have identified the world's oldest bug.

A beekeeper in England says she will continue with her job, despite recently learning that she's allergic to getting stung.

Vast locust swarms in East Africa could put almost 5 million people in the region at risk of hunger and famine, according to the International Rescue Committee.