“If people are feeling excluded because of what we call something, that’s not acceptable,” the president of the Entomological Society of America said The Entomological Society of America are working ...

When it comes to raw power, insects are the heavyweight champions of the animal kingdom. Some can boast astonishing muscle power - lifting, pulling, or carrying objects hundreds of times their own ...

Four newly described Australian insects now carry Taylor Swift-inspired names after spending decades hidden in museum collections.

Experts removed the common names "gypsy moth" and "gypsy ant" The names are said to contain a derogatory term for Romani people It's part of the effort to replace inappropriate or offensive common ...

The discoveries could help manage stick insect outbreaks and reduce their impact on forestry and agriculture. Australia’s ...