Who is the beetle that can fold its delicate wings into an origami shape, keeping them safely tucked away as it scampers through dirt and debris? Scientists have long been fascinated by the intricate ...

Beetles don’t have more than two sets of wings — unless they’re in Yoshinori Tomoyasu’s lab. In research recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Tomoyasu and his ...

I took this photo of an invasive ladybug Sunday, Feb 22. I have often wondered just how it is that beetle bugs fly. Birds have wings that are easily seen. Butterfly wings are always right out in the ...

Scientists have created a flying robot inspired by how a rhinoceros beetle flaps its wings to take off. The concept is based on how some birds, bats, and other insects tuck their wings against their ...

Tropical butterflies, fascinating bugs, and a playful indoor setup make this Michigan attraction one of those family stops ...

The specimen is the first wingless male beetle ever found. By Sofia Quaglia The insect in the small specimen collection of Lund University in Sweden looked out of place. “OK, this is a prank,” ...

Tinius Olsen has been supporting the London South Bank University School of Engineering in testing a unique one way hinge developed from the wings of insects. This new discovery from the wings of a ...