As the moon moved through the shadow of the Earth, it was also being illuminated by light from the sun — causing the moon to ...

About 90% of flowering plants rely on animals to transfer their pollen and optimize reproduction, making pollination one of ...

Scientists have discovered the oldest fossil evidence of insect larvae with highly developed eyes, revealing that some ...

The chocolate industry's insatiable demand for cocoa is pushing the Goliath beetle to the brink of extinction.

Why does this gigantic beetle sound like a jackhammer? Learn all about the incredible Hercules beetle in our short recap.

But this team also cleans up expertly. The secret workforce cleaning up specimens is a team of flesh-eating beetles better known as dermestid beetles. Dermestid beetles — only the size of a ...

June beetles, known for their visibility flying in the twilight of late spring between March and June, feed on decaying organic matter as larvae, helping break down plant material and contributing ...

June beetles, known for their visibility flying in the twilight of late spring between March and June, feed on decaying organic matter as larvae, helping break down plant material and contributing to ...

Sea lice bites are an itchy rash caused by jellyfish larvae that get trapped in swimsuits after swimming in the ocean. The larvae release toxins that trigger irritation, redness, and welts on the skin ...

Beetle larvae, or grubs, are omnivorous and likely scavenge on meat as well as debris of plants. This means they have an important role in moving nutrients throughout the forest ecosystem to ...