For most people, just being near a bug is grounds to flip out and reach for the nearest can of Raid. Or a flamethrower. But if you’re Dr. Grace Sward, an entomologist with a Ph.D. from Ohio State ...

A tiny insect has gained viral fame after it has convinced hundreds of thousands of viewers that it is actually an alien. The tiny black-coloured insect is uncannily reminiscent of the Bug aliens from ...

An infographic showing the average declines in abundance of key terrestrial insect groups due to invasive alien species. The extent of declines varies across species and regions. Insects are often ...

An 'annoying' alien-like insect is set to emerge from a 17-year slumber and wreak havoc across multiple US states this year, scientists have warned. Billions of 'Brood XIV' cicadas are currently ...

Australian scientists have just discovered a new species of giant stick insect and it’s… well, really big. Dubbed Acrophylla alta, the alien-looking bug can apparently measure up to 15 inches long and ...