An invasive insect has been found in Knox County for the first time, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture shared on Thursday.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture reports invasive spotted lanternflies in Knox County, finding them with the help of ...

Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America, providing a fresh ...

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Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America, providing a fresh ...

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With over 5 million species of insects, some species will inevitably benefit from the same changing conditions that harm ...

The state faces a growing threat from nonnative plants and insects that are reshaping its landscapes. Experts urge early ...

Seventy-nine percent of endemic species are showing declines, underscoring how fragile island biodiversity is in the face of ecosystem changes. Insects play essential roles in ecosystems, from ...

A parasitic disease, which can be fatal, is spreading through an insect in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Trypanosoma cruzi parasite, or T. cruzi, ...

Insects known as “deadly kissing bugs” found in North Carolina are responsible for spreading Chagas disease, an illness that, if left untreated, may cause serious heart and digestive complications.

The yellow-throated vireo fills September woods with song, but birdwatchers know this elusive species is more often heard ...