Leaf insects are native to South Asia and Australia, and illegal to import to the U.S. The rare Phylliidae can cost thousands of dollars. These insects naturally blend in with their surroundings, ...

A hidden wildlife macro camera captured an extraordinary close-up view of two rare longhorn beetles interacting on the ...

Scientists have managed to find a rare insect after it supposedly went extinct more than two decades ago. The Behningia baei, a species of mayfly that hasn't been seen since 2002, were rediscovered in ...

Have you ever seen a massive bug that looks like a twig or tree branch? Probably not, because these rare insects are masters of camouflage. Giant stick insects are some of the most expensive insects ...

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land. A new study examines Petrobiellus akkesiensis, a rare jumping bristletail, ...

PRAGUE — The Prague Zoo has joined an international effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect that had been considered extinct for more than 80 years. The zoo is among six institutions around the ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A rare pest never before recorded by United States agricultural officials was discovered earlier this year at the U.S.-Mexico border, according to U.S. Customs and Border ...

The stage has been set for, hopefully, a great return for these precious creatures ...

Seasonally cold temperatures and snow finally moved into the Inland Northwest this month. Skiers are happy. And so is a rare insect known as an ice crawler. While most bugs go dormant during cold ...

Have you ever heard of the iconic leaf insect? Worth hundreds—even thousands—of dollars, these fascinating bugs can camouflage and blend in with their surroundings. As their name suggests, leaf ...