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Firefly Abdomens Could Be the Key to Brighter LEDs

By Glen Tickle Jan 14th
Larva of Germaphobic Emerald Cockroach Wasps Disinfect Roach Host Before Consumption

By Steven Romano Jan 7th
Dragonflies’ Selective Attention Capabilities Nearly on Par With Humans, Hope for Man’s Future Dwindles Further

By Steven Romano Dec 21st
Pygmy Mole Crickets Can Jump From Water’s Surface, Can’t Turn It Into Wine

By Steven Romano Dec 5th
You’re Gonna Get Some Hop Ons: Ancient Flightless Bug Caught Hitching Ride On Mayfly

By Ian Chant Oct 18th
Man Dies After Winning Roach-Eating Contest, Still Gets a Python for His Trouble

By Rollin Bishop Oct 9th
Enslaved Ants Regularly Rise In Rebellion, Kill Their Slavers’ Children

By Ian Chant Sep 26th
Oldest Bugs Trapped in Amber Found, Jurassic Park Still a Fantasy

By Ian Chant Aug 28th
Insect-Mollusk Hybrids Are Horrifying, Yet Beautiful

By Ted Johnson Aug 16th
Researchers Discover Termites That Become Blue Toxic Bombs

By Rollin Bishop Jul 27th
The Bob Marley Crustacean and Other Creepy-Crawlies Named for Famous People

By Ted Johnson Jul 12th
World’s Smallest Fly May Also Be World’s Smallest Decapitator

By Ted Johnson Jul 2nd
These Insect-Based Foods Actually Look Pretty Good

By Max Eddy Mar 6th
Long Exposure Photographs of Fireflies Show Off Their Blinky Brilliance

By Max Eddy Jan 31st
Insect Clock Hybrids Are Creepily Wonderful

By Erin Podolak Jul 25th
Ever Wondered How Many Insects Cars Kill in the Netherlands Per Year?

By Max Eddy Jul 16th