It’s true that most people do not put the words “beautiful” and “insect” together unless they’re thinking of butterflies. But there are beautiful insects out there that are not butterflies. As with ...

Tucked deep in Fernbank’s WildWoods trail, Levon Biss’ special touring macrophotography exhibit “Extinct and Endangered: Insects in Peril” features large prints of the United Kingdom photographer’s ...

Is it a stunning pink orchid in bloom or a cunning predator lying in wait? The orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) may look like a flower, but it’s actually an insect! It’s one of the most beautiful ...

Butterflies are some of the most beautiful insects. There are also many beautiful moths. They have three main body regions ...

A hefty price tag generally comes with the privilege of owning exotic pets. Many do not mind, however, as they enjoy the experience of caring for a creature that many may never come in contact with.

Sporting iridescent wings that catch light as they glide in the summer air, dragonflies are some of the most beautiful insects to inhabit this planet. Yet, when they start collecting around an area or ...

At any given moment, it’s estimated that 10 quintillion (10,000,000,000,000,000,000) individual insects are alive and kicking on planet Earth. We don’t blame you if you’re not a fan of them all—but ...