Summer is the season for flies, which belong to an insect group that scientists call Diptera. Many fly species are more ...

Scientists discovered two rare ant-fly species in India, hiding inside ant nests. Metadon ghorpadei was found in Delhi and Metadon reemeri was found in Western Ghats, highlighting hidden biodiversity ...

In a small persimmon orchard in northern Greece, scientists carefully open paper bags to release thousands of flies, in an experiment aimed at blunting the destructive impact of invasive new species.

The number of insect species is mind-boggling — and they are a critical part of the environment. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Some are already established (like spotted lanternfly, hemlock woolly adelgid, emerald ash borer). Others pose emerging threats (Asian longhorned beetle, northern giant hornet). PENNSYLVANIA - The ...