Insects - Page 24

October 23, 2020

Washington state bug hunters find first ever Asian giant 'murder hornets' nest in US

Washington state bug hunters have located the first-ever Asian giant hornet nest in the U.S., it was reported Friday.

October 13, 2020

Here's the reason why mosquitoes feast on humans' blood

Mosquitoes have a taste for human blood, because our blood is "salty and sweet," according to newly published research.

October 12, 2020

Hairy caterpillar with 'venomous spines' found in Virginia, prompting warning

Officials in Virginia are warning residents about a breed of hairy-looking caterpillars recently spotted in the state that is actually among the most venomous in the nation.

October 7, 2020

Fly lands on Pence's head during VP debate, goes viral

A fly went viral on Wednesday after it landed on the head of Vice President Mike Pence for an extended period of time during the lone vice presidential debate.

October 1, 2020

Dragonflies with morning dew stuck to their wings captured in viral images

A wildlife photographer has taken incredible images of dragonflies with their wings glistening from the morning dew.

September 29, 2020

Dog trained to sniff out invasive spotted lanternfly in an attempt to stop the bug from spreading

With an invasive insect species threatening plants, Pennsylvania agriculture officials have turned to man’s best friend for help.

September 29, 2020

Two exotic tick species found in Rhode Island for the first time, officials say

Two exotic species of ticks have been discovered for the first time in Rhode Island, state officials announced Monday. 

September 23, 2020

Texas city releases video of 'floating ant piles' amid flooding caused by Beta

A Texas city released nightmarish video this week showing piles of ants floating in floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Beta.

September 22, 2020

Spotted lanternflies threatening apple orchards in Pennsylvania

An invasive bug is spreading in the Northeast and sparking serious problems for apple orchards, with some orchard owners saying they are dealing with thousands of spotted lanternflies a day.

September 17, 2020

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee gives maggot-infested apples to wildfire victims, regrets 'mistake'

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee unknowingly and illegal gifted infected apples to residents of towns devastated by wildfires last week.