Dr. Gene Kritsky, dean of behavioral and natural sciences at Mount St. Joseph University in Cinncinati, Ohio, is an expert on the cultural perception of insects. He explained in an interview with Fox ...

The praying mantis is part of a class of insects called mantids. While some types of mantids are widespread in the U.S., other exotic species popular with pet owners are illegal to import into the ...

Horned treehoppers have the horned helmets to help "the treehoppers avoid predation through camouflage or intimidation," according to Nature Journal. 2. How many legs does a monkey slug caterpillar ...

New research shows these ferocious insects don’t just hunt like robots. By Cara Giaimo A praying mantis watches intently as a fly bobs by. In less than a blink, she’s snatched it up. When the tape is ...

When you’re in the presence of certain insects — you might be in luck. Many bug species have been interpreted to bring good luck through different cultures, often based on historic events. And while ...