Unlike native ladybugs, Asian lady beetles are aggressive home invaders, often gathering by the hundreds in wall voids, ...

Arizona has about 2,500 beetle species. Beetles are identified by their hard, sheathlike front wings; six legs; and distinct head, thorax and abdomen. Most beetles are harmless but some, such as ...

The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss.

A few dark specks on a sheet, windowsill, or skirting board can make an ordinary room feel suddenly suspect. The reaction is ...

Here’s how to monitor and manage these destructive pests.

Ant colony nests are known for their impenetrability. These highly organized insect societies will soon detect an intruder’s ...