This enormous and important part of the animal kingdom may not be most people's favorite, but insects are a diverse, resilient and ancient bunch that date back almost 400 million years. But because of ...

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The Royal Entomological Society’s Photography Competition highlights the wonder and diversity of the six-legged creatures that crawl, swim and fly across the planet Carlyn Kranking - Associate Web ...

Amateur photographer Jamie Thorpe had been taking photos for 30 years before he caught the insect bug during the first lockdown. Jamie, whose day job is a painter and decorator, said: “I just bought a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A little sugar sprayed onto a leafy surface to attract a common wasp, the Vespula Vulgaris: Get ...

Some critics within the world of insect photography are up in arms over the morality of drugging bugs. An award-winning macro insect photographer has become the subject of a social media-based ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Lord Howe Island stick insect might look more lobster than bug ...

A renowned photographer who hopes to persuade humans to love their insect brethren has teamed with scientists on a new exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History. By Alix Strauss This ...

THIS spectacular but terrifying close-up of a red palm weevil exposes every detail of the insect’s rusty-coloured exterior, which is usually hard to spot by eye. At between 2 and 4 centimetres long, ...

Nature photographer and University of Delaware alumnus Patrick Carney often can be found teaching children and adults to recognize the same beauty in their surroundings that he captures so ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Six thousand bucks is a lot of money, but it's small change compared to the price of many professional camera kits. That's why this instructional post ...

Mastering insect photography takes more than just a macro lens and a sharp eye. You'll need a solid understanding of camera settings – like increasing your ISO to maintain fast shutter speeds when ...