The natural world is filled with creatures so bizarre that they often look more extraterrestrial than earthly. Among them, ...

Close-up of Pseudoproscopia latirostris, a unique grasshopper species with an elongated head. Native to South America, it uses its distinctive shape as camouflage in ...

An infographic showing the average declines in abundance of key terrestrial insect groups due to invasive alien species. The extent of declines varies across species and regions. Insects are often ...

Australian scientists have just discovered a new species of giant stick insect and it’s… well, really big. Dubbed Acrophylla alta, the alien-looking bug can apparently measure up to 15 inches long and ...

An 'annoying' alien-like insect is set to emerge from a 17-year slumber and wreak havoc across multiple US states this year, scientists have warned. Billions of 'Brood XIV' cicadas are currently ...