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Watching 15 Common Insects Fly in Slow Motion Is Fascinating and Kind of Terrifying

A hover fly living up to its name on a thistle.

Watching 15 Common Insects Fly in Slow Motion Is Fascinating and Kind of Terrifying

Gigantic Joro Spiders Have Invaded Georgia—Here’s Why They Might Be Welcome Guests

A Joro spider snacking on a grasshopper.

Gigantic Joro Spiders Have Invaded Georgia—Here’s Why They Might Be Welcome Guests

If You See a Spotted Lanternfly, Officials Say ‘Kill It! Squash it, Smash it … Just Get Rid Of It!’

"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my plants. Prepare to die." —What you should say if you see this in your yard.

If You See a Spotted Lanternfly, Officials Say ‘Kill It! Squash it, Smash it … Just Get Rid Of It!’

10 Fun Facts About Fireflies

Nature's light show.

10 Fun Facts About Fireflies

The Murder Hornets Are Back—Consider Yourself Warned

A WSDA pest biologist holds a dead murder hornet in July 2020.

Cicadas Are Beginning to Rain From the Sky

Brood X cicadas are sending their offspring off to burrow underground for 17 years.

Funnel of Love: Mosquitoes Looking for Mates Formed ‘Mosquito Tornadoes’ in Siberia

What's worse than a single mosquito? Mosquitoes that don't want to be single.

10 Truly Bizarre Animal Penises

Surprise! A leopard slug's penis is located on its head.

The Bug the World Fought Over

An illustration of cochineal insects, which brought vivid red hues to Europe.

6 Ways to Make a Bug Bite Stop Itching

Bugs love when you wear shorts.

The 20 Most Mosquito-Infested Cities in America

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The Best Way to Treat a Bee Sting

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Curious About Eating Cicadas? Here Are 5 Things You Should Know

Snug as a bug in a savory sauce.

Brood X Cicadas Are Screaming About Sex in Georgia, and Cops Are Tired of Hearing About It

"You free later?"

Weather Advisory: It’s Raining Cicada Pee

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Watch a Time-Lapse Video of Brood X Cicadas Emerging

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