Diet played a key role in the evolution of the vast beetle family tree Lesley Evans Ogden, Knowable Magazine Caroline Chaboo’s eyes light up when she talks about tortoise beetles. Like gems, they ...

Now, this beetle family has a new member. After years of research, Slovak entomologist Rudolf Gabzdil has identified a previously unknown species and named it after his beloved granddaughter, Daniela.

Beetles display a wide range of colors, from deep muted tones to those that shift from green to purple or yellow as they ...

BERKELEY — Scientists are naming a rare species of beetle in honor of former California Gov. Jerry Brown after finding one at his ranch. Bembidion brownorum was last seen in 1966, but it hadn’t been ...

An adult emerald ash borer can be difficult to identify because it looks fairly similar to other species of beetle. David Cappaert Michigan State University The emerald ash borer, an invasive ...

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

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