Beetles are some of the most diverse animals in the world, with around 400,000 known species living in a wide variety of habitats. They are famed for their particularly hard exoskeleton and powerful ...

What are these funny holes in the ground? someone recently asked Jeff Knight, the state entomologist with Nevada Department of Agriculture. They have straight sides and look as if they were made with ...

June bugs, a type of scarab beetle, are common in Michigan during the summer months. The nocturnal insects are harmless to humans, but can be a nuisance to gardens as they feed on plants. While ...

I can draw a clear line from my phobia of flesh-eating beetles to The Mummy (1999), in which a CGI scarab beetle burrows into a man’s hand and crawls up his arm. Real scarab beetles, I have since ...

A scarab beetle set in gold shows that ancient Egyptians thought the heart was the most important organ in the human body. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

There are a few materials in Monster Hunter Wilds that are just easier to find than others. This could be due to their chances of dropping from slaying a certain creature or their abundance when found ...

An indicator of ecological health of Southern California’s desert landscapes may lie in a beetle smaller than your pinky finger. The Casey’s June beetle not only plays a crucial role in the ecosystem ...

The insects were most likely intended for exotic insect collections, according to customs officials, who say the illegal pet trade is flourishing. By Adeel Hassan The chocolates, potato chips and ...

The 3,500-year-old Egyptian scarab amulet discovered near Hod Hasharon, Israel. Credit: Israel Antiquities Authority A 3,500-year-old Egyptian scarab amulet was discovered near Hod Hasharon by 12-year ...

After writing about the fig beetle – a shiny green scarab beetle that feeds on overripe fruit and decomposing organic matter – I received the following email from Elizabeth Russell, who gardens in ...