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Insects — like the common blue damselfly seen here — have compound eyes that help them react rapidly to movement.
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The insect family tree goes back more than 450 million years. In that time, bugs have evolved all kinds of awesome adaptations — from the sharpshooter insect that flings pee with a butt catapult to the Jurassic insect that wore eggs on its legs.
Our expert writers and editors bring you the most interesting insect research news, fact pages and galleries, as well as answer essential bug questions like, "are insects edible?" and "do bugs poop?", so there's always news, articles and features about insects to read.
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—Insects: Facts about the creepy-crawlies that make up more than half of the world's animal species
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Every ant is a queen in this parasitic species — and they reproduce by cloning themselves and hijacking other ant colonies -
Spotted lanternflies are invading the US. They may have gotten their evolutionary superpowers in China's cities. -
A looming 'insect apocalypse' could endanger global food supplies. Can we stop it before it's too late?18 Comments -
'Nothing but a nightmare': Worker ants are tricked into murdering their mom by an imposter queen — who quickly takes the throne for herself2 Comments -
How did metamorphosis evolve? -
Are there any countries with no mosquitoes?2 Comments
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Every ant is a queen in this parasitic species — and they reproduce by cloning themselves and hijacking other ant colonies
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Spotted lanternflies are invading the US. They may have gotten their evolutionary superpowers in China's cities.
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A looming 'insect apocalypse' could endanger global food supplies. Can we stop it before it's too late?18 Comments
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'Nothing but a nightmare': Worker ants are tricked into murdering their mom by an imposter queen — who quickly takes the throne for herself2 Comments
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How did metamorphosis evolve?
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Are there any countries with no mosquitoes?2 Comments
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'Almost like science fiction': European ant is the first known animal to clone members of another species4 Comments -
Creepy new giant insect may be the heaviest ever recorded in Australia -
Insects: Facts about the creepy-crawlies that make up more than half of the world's animal species -
Invasive Asian needle ants are surging in US Southeast — and their bite can trigger anaphylaxis
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