Insects

People in California have witnessed a captivating natural phenomenon this past month, as millions of butterflies are migrating through their state. Every year, these beautiful black-and-orange butterflies,...

Butterflies are incredibly beautiful insects, though we don’t usually have a chance to observe and enjoy their beauty for a long time. Thanks to photographer Chris...

Lice are annoying, especially when they decide to find a temporary home in your hair. Why is hair their preferred residence anyway? https://www.instagram.com/p/BftFG33jRXs/ Lice have their...

Bees are extremely hard-working, we know that. But after working day and night, even bees need to rest for a while and take a nap. Thanks...

Giant honeybees (Apis dorsata) belong to the oldest honeybee species, having evolved about five to ten million years ago. They build their nests predominantly in the...

Textile artist Hiné Mizushima creates soft and cuddly plants and animals using felt and other handy materials.  Mizushima was born and raised in Japan where...

As part of his Ph.D program, Ryan Brock has been observing a colony of tree bumblebees particularly the ongoing feud between the queen and...

Scientists warn that the insect population has been collapsing in recent years and that 40 percent of insect species are dying out. Bees, butterflies,...

If you don’t suffer from arachnophobia and happen to love big spiders, chances are you’re going to be a fan of CarLy Haney’s work. This 28-year-old...

Is there anything more magical than a summer evening filled with fireflies? There are people that love fireflies so much they’re willing to travel...