The famous synchronized fireflies are just one of many types of insects that fall under the purview of national park ...

PEQUEA, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania creeks are popular for wading, inner tubing, kayaking, and fishing. But while you’re floating along with the current, have you ever thought about what might be living ...

From bears and bobcats to eagles and elk, 22,893 species have been documented so far in Great Smoky Mountains National Park — and nearly half of them are insects. Becky Nichols, the park’s long-time ...

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A North Carolina State University study published online this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that examining an insect's "family tree" might help predict a "cousin" ...

The giant water bug is a predatory insect that hunts aquatic creatures. This bug has sharp mouthparts that deliver a painful bite to prey and humans. Many people call the giant water bug a “toe biter” ...

Insects and spiders are important elements in the food webs of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. With declines in their biodiversity, the food supply for birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and small ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 18, 2022) — The California Academy of Sciences announced the Larry E. Serpa Western North America Aquatic Invertebrate Collection today in honor of late ecologist Larry ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the most important issues affecting the health of Wisconsin's waters will take center stage Aug. 9 during Aquatic Invasive ...