The number of insect species is mind-boggling — and they are a critical part of the environment. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

New research shows invasive species are reducing insect populations worldwide and weakening ecosystems people rely on.

Insects are the dominant form of animal life on our planet, providing humans and wildlife with pollination, food, and recycling services but, despite concerns about population declines, little is ...

People think of New Zealand as two large islands separated by a thin channel of water. However, this country also includes ...

Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. More than 75 percent of the world’s insect species are insufficiently ...

When pill bugs roll into a tiny ball, the act looks far simpler than it actually is. Known as conglobation, a pill bugs’ ...

Cities are known to shape the evolution of wildlife within them, but according to a study of European cities published in the ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird ...