insects

Michigan is one of two states that does not have an official insect. House Bill 4159 would change that, designating the black swallowtail as Michigan's state butterfly.

Billions of periodical cicadas from Brood XIII and Brood XIX will emerge this spring; some of the insects could reach southern parts of Michigan.

Researchers compiled hundreds of studies of tree-dwelling and ground-dwelling ants to make their estimate of 2.5 million ants for every human.

State officials are calling on residents to get involved and kill these bugs at all costs. The spotted lanternfly isn't dangerous to humans or pets but could cost the country's agricultural industry.

For nearly two decades, they’ve lain in wait underground. They’ve bided their time, digging through the soil beneath our feet and feeding on tree roots…

Though it might seem pretty cold in Michigan now, spring will soon be upon us, bringing with it cicadas from the largest brood in the United States.Brood…

One Michigan entomologist says the state won’t have to worry about “murder hornets” for many years, if ever.So-called “murder hornets” - a giant Asian…

Invasive species can cause major damage to an ecosystem. They compete with native flora and fauna for resources, and often lack any natural predators to…

Does it feel like you've seen a burst of fireflies this summer? You probably have!This year will go down as a "firefly boom," not just here in Michigan,…

I’m very lucky to be an intern for Stateside. So lucky, in fact, that I was provided lunch when I forgot to pack one this week.On the menu: dried crickets…