Bombardier beetles have the infamous ability to synthesize and release rapid bursts of stinky, burning-hot liquid from their rear ends. These noxious emissions can kill other insects, or startle ...

Insects have been here on Earth long before humans, and they are here to stay. Check out this list of some of the weirdest ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Joining the 350,000 documented beetle species requires achieving a unique flat anatomy. Measuring only 1 inch presents severe ...

If beetles seem to be everywhere, that’s because they are. Some beetles stand out because they’re colorful. Think about jewel beetles and ladybugs. Others play useful and weird roles in the ecosystem ...

Click beetles can be found all over the world and are known for the distinct clicking noise their bodies make. Most of the time these beetles are harmless, though the larvae can damage crops. As a ...

Tiny beetles that feed on fruit from the palm family may have developed their taste for coconuts long ago, according to a team of scientists studying suspected insect damage in a 60-million-year-old ...