Some species, like the praying mantis, combine stealth with active hunting techniques, while others, such as assassin bugs, set traps to capture prey. Mimicry is another common strategy, where insects ...

Hummingbirds are some of the most beautiful and elegant creatures on earth, and inviting them into your yard is almost like ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to ...

Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist predators consume various prey in their larval and adult stages. Surprisingly, ...

Prey animals can use their colors to hide from predators or dissuade them from attacking. But local conditions determine which option works best. A global study comparing defensive coloration in ...

Meet a katydid that sounds like a bird and is as big as one too! It's even able to modulate its call to avoid attracting bats ...