“If people are feeling excluded because of what we call something, that’s not acceptable,” the president of the Entomological Society of America said The Entomological Society of America are working ...

On Wednesday, the Entomological Society of America announced that it was removing "gypsy moth" and "gypsy ant" as recognized common names for two insects. For Ethel Brooks, a Romani scholar, the move ...

The mystery bug bite is a common conundrum humans face, especially during spring and summer or after long bouts spent outdoors. Identifying insect bites with pictures can help you narrow down exactly ...

Whether you first notice a sharp pinch, a nagging itch, or a painful sting, discovering a brand-new bug bite—sometimes instantly, but often only days later—is no fun. Some ache, some beg to be ...

Comparing bug bite photos isn’t a perfect science, but it may help to give you a clue. To help you play detective, we included pictures of bites and stings from the most common insects you’ll ...