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 ...

the stress on the importance of insects in the daily life of the planet is one of the book's many strengths ... San Diego Union Tribune "This is a beautifully produced book, with cleanly presented ...

These insects have been involved in shaping human history, from life-threatening plague to inhibiting colonisation efforts in Africa. Here is a list of some of the most dangerous insects in the ...

Insect Week runs from 19 to 25 June and you can find out more details or enter the new photographic competition on their website. This is a selection of the pictures that caught the judges' eye.

An insect’s life cycle follows similar stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult (or egg, nymph, adult). Most insects live rather ...

and field photos, many in full colour and virtually all of them original. The book will appeal to anyone engaged with insect diversity: professional entomologists and students, insect and fossil ...

Bed bugs aren’t known to directly spread disease, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t a public risk. These tiny bugs can ...

A self-taught photographer has been capturing the "alien world" of insects. Lee Frost, from Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire, said he liked taking the macro images "of what's just around us".

However, Malaysian photographer Marcus Kam’s magnificent macro photos of the insects around us might change just that, even ...

Carefully slide the lid under the jar to capture the insect. 5. Study the insect in the jar to try and identify what it is. You could use books, mobile apps and the internet to try and work out what ...

Insects are nutritionally comparable to meat,' says Dr Sivell. Apart from the quick energy boost and healthier lifestyle, eating insects could also provide an economically sensible and sustainable way ...

Insects are found almost everywhere and in all environments. They inhabited the earth before the dinosaurs — and are still with us today! We know of about 1 million species, but biologists think there ...