The estimate of 5.5 million species of insects is interesting. What’s even more remarkable is that because scientists have found only about 1 million species, that means more than 4.5 million species ...

All insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda. But unlike other arthropods—like lobsters, spiders, or millipedes—insects have three pairs of jointed legs, segmented bodies, an exoskeleton ...

Just have a look at these creatures. Some of them are very strange-looking, aren't they? These bugs are called insects. Insects come in all different shapes and sizes. They live everywhere and ...

Take this quiz to find out if you're an above-average insect spotter.   As part of the Urban Nature Project, the Natural History Museum has developed a new ...

A collection of short films exploring the variety of minibeasts, insects and invertebrates in the world. These clips can be used in the classroom to explore how minibeasts live and are a vital ...

Sadly these magical experiences are becoming less and less common. We’re losing their natural wonders as insects are increasingly disappearing throughout the world. Iconic monarch butterflies have ...