insects

Yet another study is showing an alarming decline in butterflies across the warming American West.

Researchers are trying to understand the lifecycle of the Mormon cricket—a common pest in the Rocky Mountains.It doesn't fly, but it does walk in large…

While there's an insect named after Lady Gaga, and a lichen named after former President Barack Obama, a lot of the time species get named after…

This week, the northern spotted owl and the monarch butterfly were denied protections under the Endangered Species Act, even though both animals…

Climate change is forcing insects to move to higher elevations.University of Wyoming Associate Professor in Zoology and Physiology Michael Dillon said…

The Western Bumble Bee Working Group published a study that found the probability of finding a western bumblebee decreased by 93% from 1998 to 2018. The…

If you're dealing with a miller moth invasion in your home or backyard, you're not alone. People from Colorado to Montana have noticed a larger number of…

An invasive species of insect, commonly referred to as the "murder hornet," has been spotted in Washington state and British Columbia. Its actual name is…

Invasive insects and diseases are killing tree species in forests across the U.S., and in turn, weakening one of the planet's natural ways to fight...

The Environmental Protection Agency is expanding the use of an insecticide that is toxic to bees. The move affects more than 17 million acres of f...