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Entomologist Dr. Jessica Ware joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the world of insects. Are cockroaches so resilient that they'd survive a nuclear war? Why do praying mantis ...

Imagine yourself back to the time of the dinosaurs. What would you see? We've created a scavenger hunt that will help bring that time to life for you and your family.

Gophers (Geomyidae) are a family of rodents, with 41 known species burrowing through North and Central America. These furry ...

Bees are flying protein bars for predators. Discover what makes bees so appealing to birds, insects, and mammals.

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The way moth populations change can tell us how climate change is impacting local ecosystems. Shifts in insect populations ...

Spiders, for example, have learned to hunt in lit areas ... of native plants that can provide both nectar and leaves, which are food for many herbivorous insects throughout their lives. A good habitat ...

Both cicadas and locusts are herbivores, but cicadas are less destructive. In case you haven't heard, Massachusetts will soon be swarmed with insects known as cicadas. In next few weeks ...

Scientists have watched the macabre insect measuring and attaching fly wings, weevil heads and earwig abdomens to their homes. “The bone collector caterpillar is another example of how ...