Insects may be even more dominant on Earth than scientists thought. A new estimate suggests the planet could hold 14 million ...

Insects are the most diverse group of organisms in the world. They also play a vital role in the functioning of all of the earth’s ecosystems. In fact, there are more than 900,000 different species of ...

A groundbreaking study suggests Earth may host up to 20.3 million insect species, significantly more than the previously ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The Lord Howe stick insect (Dryococelus australis) was ...

When thinking of dangerous animals, most people imagine fierce predators like lions, snakes, or crocodiles. Surprisingly, some of the deadliest threats to humans are far smaller: insects. Despite ...

A study in Costa Rica has big implications for extinction and conservation.

A new study more than doubles previous estimates of how many distinct kinds of insects are currently inhabiting the planet.

Insects are among the most prolific and successful invaders of new habitats, but not all regions are equal in the numbers of insects that have spread beyond their borders. However, recent research led ...

More than 75 percent of the world’s insect species are insufficiently protected when it comes to conservation areas around the globe, according to a recent new study. From our favorites like bees and ...

At less than 3mm long, you may not think Dunatothrips aneurae seem like much. And—as I have shown in a new study published in the Journal of Animal Ecology—you'd be absolutely right. That's because ...

Flows of non-native insects between North America (NA), Europe (EU), and Australasia (AU). Numbers indicate the total count of species established from donor to recipient, with flow widths being ...