With their extraordinary ability to mimic twigs and leaves, stick insects are among nature’s most renowned masters of disguise. But it’s not just predators they’ve managed to avoid. Sneaky phasmatodae ...

‘Tis the season for camping trips and beach parties, barbecues and patio drinks, and you can bet that insects of all shapes and sizes are rubbing their little feet (forelegs?) together in glee at the ...

Check out any pharmacy or sporting goods store, or browse online, and you’re sure to find a dizzying array of insect repellents, all claiming to thwart pesky — and sometimes dangerous — bugs like ...

Stick bugs are a fascinating insect variety. They have uniquely camouflaged bodies that make them fun models in science education. But their eating habits can devastate trees and damage forests. This ...