The spiny leaf insect mother not only abandons her eggs, she's also figured out how to trick someone else into protecting and ...

Researchers at the University of Memphis used a free app to rediscover a species of beetle that was thought to be extinct.

Female moths avoid laying eggs on stressed plants that emit ultrasonic sounds. Instead, they choose silent, healthy plants.

Last week felt like I should have been working in the garden, flying a kite, or wade fishing for crappie. Other than the two ...

By Liah Continentino Florida is no stranger to introduced species. From green iguanas to Brazilian pepper, many non-native plants and animals have settled into our environment. While some cause little ...

Five new animal species that camouflage themselves as excrement or bark reveal some of what still remains hidden in the world ...

Because powdery mildew does not significantly affect the health of most plants, treatment is seldom necessary or practical in the home garden. Many gardeners learn to live with the appearance of ...

Leaves on a winter lawn are neutral until they form a mat. Shredded leaf fragments that fall into the grass canopy can feed the soil and vanish over time. Whole leaves that stick together form a wet ...

The Namib desert of south-western Africa can be extremely hot—the surface temperature can be over 50°C. But a surprising ...

Remains of a kharpa beetle, which customs officials said is "the world's most invasive grain pest," were identified among a ...

The Khapra beetle, touted as the world's most invasive grain pest, was found in Detroit's Airport on April 18, 2025, when a ...

The goldspotted oak-borer, an invasive beetle responsible for killing 200,000 trees in Southern California, is now present in ...