It’s the last day of June and I’m standing under the overhang on my back deck protected from the last drips of a rainstorm. It’s past nine o’clock but not quite dark yet. But the yard is starting to ...

Using unconventional methods, the researchers showed just how good birds are at distinguishing wasp mimics from the real ...

Like mercenaries of the natural world, fire ants are hardy, resilient, and vicious. They’ve become an invasive species thanks ...

Bernheim Forest comes alive in the darkness for Bill Napper, who has led hundreds of tours along firefly-laden trails.

Asian hornets have an aggressive tendency to disrupt the ecosystem, and these flying bugs can also pack a painful sting if ...

An unusually large, black insect is increasingly being spotted in German gardens, initially resembling a hornet at first ...

Need a mobile home? An incubation chamber? Dinner? Hundreds of species have hit on an elegant solution: find a nice juicy ...

When night falls in summer, sometimes all it takes is a glance toward a dark corner of the garden or a forest path to spot a ...

Mosquitoes and crane flies are often confused for one another because they look similar at first glance, and they live in ...

In Britain and Ireland, flying ant days typically occur in July or August, often in warmer urban areas first, when the ...

Annette MaCoy, Penn State Extension Master Gardener, Franklin County Fourth of July fireworks are loud and spectacular, but ...

Symbolizes Love Fireflies have been seen, in many cultures, as a symbol of romance and love. Their gentle pulsating glow can feel like the heart fluttering feelings of falling in love. Open yourself ...