For an insect to be able to efficiently attach to surfaces, the adhesive pads on the distal parts of its legs must establish large contact areas. In case of hairy adhesive pads this requires ...

Scientists had long feared the seven spot ladybug - Europe's most common - was endangered due to an invasion by East Asia's predatory Harmonia axyridis. But the Coccinella septempunctata is back. As ...

Seven-spotted ladybugs (Coccinella septempunctata). Courtesy of Matt Bertone. Ladybugs are another insect that might swarm your house this fall, covering your window screens and siding with their ...