This enormous and important part of the animal kingdom may not be most people's favorite, but insects are a diverse, resilient and ancient bunch that date back almost 400 million years. But because of ...

Some critics within the world of insect photography are up in arms over the morality of drugging bugs. An award-winning macro insect photographer has become the subject of a social media-based ...

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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A little sugar sprayed onto a leafy surface to attract a common wasp, the Vespula Vulgaris: Get ...

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 ...

The Royal Entomological Society’s Photography Competition highlights the wonder and diversity of the six-legged creatures that crawl, swim and fly across the planet Carlyn Kranking - Associate Web ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Lord Howe Island stick insect might look more lobster than bug ...

Enticing reward, if you’re trying to get a lime-colored Cecropia caterpillar munching happily on an extended tree branch to cooperate while you snap its picture. Other times, no amount of coaxing will ...

THIS spectacular but terrifying close-up of a red palm weevil exposes every detail of the insect’s rusty-coloured exterior, which is usually hard to spot by eye. At between 2 and 4 centimetres long, ...

Nature photographer and University of Delaware alumnus Patrick Carney often can be found teaching children and adults to recognize the same beauty in their surroundings that he captures so ...

Mastering insect photography takes more than just a macro lens and a sharp eye. You'll need a solid understanding of camera settings – like increasing your ISO to maintain fast shutter speeds when ...