To know what a tropical bird is, you first have to know where the tropics are. The tropics form a band around the equator, ...

From rainbow beetles to orchid mantises, explore 10 rarest, most colourful insects. These vibrant creatures showcase nature’s ...

Rare blue-ghost fireflies are generally associated with the southern Appalachian region, but researchers say their range is ...

It’s Pollinator Week! A time to celebrate, bring awareness to, and enjoy the incredible variety of creatures that perform the ...

What do Japanese beetles eat? If you’ve had to deal with them, you know they like your garden! Japanese beetles are a worry for many home gardeners and for major farmers who run commercial farms.

Are Japanese beetles ravaging your roses? Take swift action with our expert guide to managing infestations – plus long-term ...

One of the beetle wings. Credit: Korea Heritage Service . The iridescent wings are just 0.1 millimeters thick, and had to be cut and affixed to the crown with an adhesive that has yet to be identified ...

Ornaments decorated with iridescent beetle wings typically are found in national treasures, such as the Tamamushi no Zushi miniature shrine housed at Horyuji temple in Nara Prefecture.

Adult Japanese beetles are up to a half inch long and have a metallic green head and thorax and iridescent copper wing covers. White C-shaped larvae with a tan head and visible legs may be seen ...

Adult Japanese beetles are up to a half inch long and have a metallic green head and thorax and iridescent copper wing covers. White C-shaped larvae with a tan head and visible legs may be seen ...

Adult Japanese beetles are up to a half inch long and have a metallic green head and thorax and iridescent copper wing covers. White C-shaped larvae with a tan head and visible legs may be seen ...

Beetles can be distinguished from other insects by their hard, shell-like wing covers called “elytra”. Unlike other insects, beetles hide their soft, thin wings beneath these protective covers ...