Phantom crane flies change the angle of their splayed legs to increase or reduce drag, helping them navigate varying winds.

A way to curb nagging insects has been flying under our radar—an enzyme from fruit fly testes. The compound could control bugs that carry disease and harm crops by stunting their ability to procreate, ...

Spiders and insects are often considered pests. Some people would rather see the creepy-crawly creatures dead than buzzing ...

Scientists rethink why giant insects once ruled the skies, finding oxygen may not explain their size or disappearance.

Unlike most bugs, snow flies thrive in the cold—thanks to a baffling mix of genetic kinks that scientists never expected to ...

When spring rolls around again, the warm weather wakes up dormant stink bugs. Then, it's time for them to make their way ...