Darkling beetles are back, marching north across Tri-Cities sidewalks and roadways, particularly in places where residential neighborhoods meet undeveloped land in south Kennewick and Richland. Each ...

Many black beetle species are nocturnal, meaning they must rely on their senses to navigate the darkness. Much of the time, these insects avoid predators, find mates, and locate food during nighttime ...

Once again, we are experiencing a summer of devastating fires, with repercussions that will last decades or even longer. One of the lesser-known ways in which wildfires wreak havoc is the fact that ...

Each fall, boxelder bugs and Asian lady beetles search for a warm winter shelter. Unfortunately, your house may be the place they pick. While you may find these red and black bugs throughout the year, ...

I grew up calling the bright, red beetle with black spots on its wings a lady bug. I have heard people call them ladybirds, and I never understood why someone would call a bug a bird. Since I’m ...

Alias: Blister beetle or black blister beetle. This genus is usually identified by its long, black body and very pronounced “shoulders” that protrude from the abdomen. Adults seek out rangeland that ...

If you spot a distinctive black and red bug among the plants and flowers when you're exploring the outdoors, don't touch it. Seriously. Touching that blister beetle can hurt you, leaving a burning ...