Once an insect or even small lizard blunders into this line, they are trapped and the web springs, suddenly pulling the prey closer to the spider.

Incredible Insects A captivating world of creepy crawlies exists all around us And they are the biggest group of animals in the world outnumbering humans 200 million to one Thanks to millions of ...

Spittlebugs are nymphs of froghopper insects, which produce a cover of foamed-up plant sap that visually resembles saliva, ...

Praying mantises are incredible insects known for their unique appearance and hunting abilities. From their keen eyesight to their cannibalistic tendencies, these creatures offer plenty to marvel at.

All insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda. But unlike other arthropods—like lobsters, spiders, or millipedes—insects have three pairs of jointed legs, segmented bodies, an exoskeleton ...

Their incredible alien anatomy. To reveal this extraordinary hidden world, entomologists Dr James Logan and Brendan Dunphy carry out a complete insect dissection. Cutting edge imaging technology ...

RSPB Director Michael Copleston said dragonflies were "incredible insects" who, as hunters of mosquitoes, were "important for humans." The species are among the largest flying insects, dating back ...