Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite ...

Experts removed the common names "gypsy moth" and "gypsy ant" The names are said to contain a derogatory term for Romani people It's part of the effort to replace inappropriate or offensive common ...

Insect decline is being driven by losses among the locally more common species, according to a new study published in Nature. Led by researchers at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity ...

The largest organization of insect experts in the world is dropping its common names for two insects — the gypsy moth and gypsy ant — because it says the names are inappropriate and offensive. The ...

Whether you live in a high-rise apartment in a busy city like Mumbai or a house in a quiet Tier-2 town, insects are a normal part of home life. It’s not always about how clean your home is– even the ...

This fly was named after the frequently golden-clad singer Beyonce Taxonomy is the foundation stone of science and the system we use to categorise our complex natural world. Around one million insect ...

The “murder hornet” is no more. At least, its name is gone. The Entomological Society of America and the Entomological Society of Canada have adopted a new name for the murder hornet, also known as ...

A pharmacist has warned people not to overlook insect bites as the summer season approaches because a bad reaction could prove life-threatening. From subtle discolouration to a change in texture or ...

Applying insect repellent may sound like a simple task, but there are a few mistakes you can make that can make the repellent less effective. If you live in a country with lots of insects, or if ...

This fly was named after the frequently golden-clad singer Beyonce Taxonomy is the foundation stone of science and the system we use to categorise our complex natural world. Around one million insect ...