Butterflies are also an indicator of a healthy ecosystem, so they should be a welcomed and encouraged visitor in your garden. You can invite butterflies into your garden by planting the right flowers, ...

Who is the beetle that can fold its delicate wings into an origami shape, keeping them safely tucked away as it scampers through dirt and debris? Scientists have long been fascinated by the intricate ...

Leaf insects, also known as walking leaves, are famous for their remarkable camouflage. A video filmed in Hebei, China, on June 1, 2025, shows a close-up of the creature. The insect's wings feature ...

The transparency of insect wings represents a marvel of natural engineering. Unlike the opaque wings of many insects, transparent wings lack the pigmentation and scales that create color. Instead, ...

Wild Things columnist Eric Brown is buzzing with enthusiasm about the varied insects to be found during a record sunny spring and the benefits to birds relying on them for food.

Wild Things columnist Eric Brown is buzzing with enthusiasm about the varied insects to be found during a record sunny spring and the benefits to birds relying on them for food. While it awaits a ...

Archaeologists excavated a tomb in South Korea and found a 1,400-year-old crown decorated with insect wings in a first-of-its-kind find. Photo from Korea Heritage Service Sifting through the rocky ...

These remarkable insects have evolved one of the most sophisticated defensive adaptations in the animal kingdom, developing wing patterns and behaviors that create a convincing illusion of a predatory ...