A genus of beetles called cockchafer has an outstanding feature - fan-shaped antennae. The antennae are not merely ornamental parts but serve a significant purpose as specialised sense organs. It has ...

Many black beetle species are nocturnal, meaning they must rely on their senses to navigate the darkness. Much of the time, these insects avoid predators, find mates, and locate food during nighttime ...

This beetle is more than just a shiny, spotted bug with a giant antenna. It’s also invasive — and it’s out for our trees, Missouri wildlife officials warn. The Asian longhorned beetle, known as ALB, ...

In 2009, a resident of Orchidland subdivision in Puna on Hawaii island found a strange beetle with extremely long antennae on the screen door. This report marked the first detection of a new species ...

North Carolina’s blueberries may have a beetle problem. For the first time, scientists in the Tarheel State have documented ...