When we think about creatures skimming across water, images of birds landing or frogs leaping come to mind. But some of ...

Q: Every time I go outside to take a swim, I see tons of water bugs in my pool. What are they, and what attracts them to the pool? And how do I get rid of them and keep them from coming back? A: Water ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most of us aren’t experts at bug identification—especially because most common house insects look alike.

Giant water bugs are fascinating creatures that dominate their freshwater habitats with their sheer size and unique adaptations. These aquatic insects, often called "toe-biters," are among the largest ...

Most people first notice pill bugs while lifting a flowerpot or turning over a log, then watching small gray roly polies curl ...

Children use a kick net to catch aquatic bugs in Spring Creek during last year’s Aquatic Bug Day. This year’s event is scheduled from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 21, at LaPrele Park in Laramie. (Mason ...

Scientists believe toe-biting giant water bugs have arrived in Cyprus from the mainland, but they're not sure why or how. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

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Abandon all hope, ye who enter the waters off Cyprus. A team of researchers report that the giant water bug L. patruelis has arrived in the country, sparking concerns that the creature has an ...