Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Goliath beetles (genus Goliathus) are among the world’s biggest insects. There are five different species. They grow up to ...

The ancient past is remembered mostly for its diversity of dinosaurs, but before dinosaurs, insects ruled the world and they ...

Possibly one of the most terrifying flying insects that you’re ever likely to encounter is the Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia). Asian giant hornets have a wingspan of around three inches and a ...

Along the southern edge of the United States sits the state of Alabama. While it may be home to over five million people, much of the state is covered by forests (67% of the state’s total area, to be ...

Giant water bugs are fascinating creatures that dominate their freshwater habitats with their sheer size and unique adaptations. These aquatic insects, often called "toe-biters," are among the largest ...

The destruction of the Goliath beetles’ natural habitats is eroding the delicate balance of the ecosystem that they are critical to maintaining. In the heart of Africa’s rich and diverse landscapes, a ...

This is the world's largest insect. The giant weta is a cricket-like creature with a wingspan of close to seven inches. The one in the picture (full image here), isn't just the largest weta, it's the ...

I like big bugs. I cannot lie. But which insect is the biggest? I asked my friend Rich Zack. He’s an insect scientist at Washington State University. He told me the answer depends on how you define ...