Many black beetle species are nocturnal, meaning they must rely on their senses to navigate the darkness. Much of the time, these insects avoid predators, find mates, and locate food during nighttime ...

Beetles are intriguing insects that come in many shapes and sizes. These characteristics are also the easiest way to distinguish the critters, aside from location. With over 400,000 identified species ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 66 million years ago, a cataclysmic event shook the Earth. A massive asteroid impact led to the extinction of diverse life forms ...

The beetles' unusual diet can give clues about the elusive mammals and birds that roam the forests.  Read more at ...

European Black oil beetle larva lures unsuspecting bees by manufacturing smells that mimic floral scents, new research ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Darkling beetles are back, marching north across Tri-Cities sidewalks and roadways, particularly in places where residential ...

Black pine jewel beetles, scientifically named Melanophila acuminata, belong to a unique group of insects that exhibit pyrophilous behaviour, which means they are naturally attracted to forest fires.

Three yellow-and-black beetles clung to the shirt of Germán Viasus Tibamoso, a Colombian environmental engineer who uses beetle larvae to transform food waste into fertilizers. As he encouraged them ...

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 ...