Most species of stick insects measure at least a foot long. The longest of all stick insects (and insects in general) is a species called Phryganistria chinensis.First discovered in China in 2016 ...

The Goliath beetle is one of the most awe-inspiring insects on the planet. These colossal creatures can reach up to 110 millimeters (4.3 inches) in length and are known for their striking appearance.

We estimate that about 80 percent of the Goliathus cacicus population has been wiped out in Côte d'Ivoire if we consider the amount of forest destroyed for cocoa farming. Goliathus regius has ...

The destruction of the Goliath beetles’ natural habitats is eroding the delicate balance of the ecosystem that they are ...

There’s the Atlas moth, of course, but... oh damn, what’s that in the distance? Is it a small bird? A delightfully fluffy ...

The Goliath beetles (genus Goliathus) are among the world's biggest insects. There are five different species. They grow up to 110mm long; males have Y-shaped horns and females do not have horns.

Since starting the collection in 1998, Richard has collected about 80,000 insect specimens, many of which are unique to ...

The image suggests that ancient insects were eating parts of a tree fern. Smithsonian Institution The biggest challenge with this research is trying to figure out what insect species produced each ...

What is the Goliath beetle and why is it so important? The Goliath beetles (genus Goliathus) are among the world’s biggest insects. There are five different species. They grow up to 110mm long ...