Insects - Page 26

June 30, 2020

Photographer captures remarkable images of endangered butterfly flying off flower

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.

June 29, 2020

Scientists discover 'Joker' spider

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.

June 12, 2020

Tiny spider gets big close-up with photographer's camera

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

June 8, 2020

World’s oldest bug discovered on Scottish island

Scientists have identified the world's oldest bug.

June 8, 2020

Devoted beekeeper risks her life every day despite deadly allergy

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

June 5, 2020

Vast locust swarms in East Africa put almost 5 million people at risk of hunger and famine: Experts

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. 

May 26, 2020

Get set for the return of cicadas and their 'alien-like wail' after 17 years underground

After 17 years underground, vast armies of cicadas and their “alien-like wail” are set to emerge in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.

May 26, 2020

Huge locust swarms hit India, East Africa amid coronavirus pandemic

As the world attempts to contain the coronavirus pandemic, India, Pakistan and a number of countries in East Africa are also battling invasions of desert locusts.

May 19, 2020

After 17 years underground, vast army of cicadas set to emerge

Some 17 years after making their last appearance, a vast army of cicadas is set to emerge from underground in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.

May 19, 2020

Researchers in Florida 'shocked' to find ultra rare blue bee thought to possibly be extinct

Researchers in Florida rediscovered a metallic blue bee that was deemed so rare, scientists weren't sure it still existed, according to a report this month.