The next time you hop into a lake and feel a painful pinch on your toe, it could be a giant water bug. These bugs, also known as Lethocerus americanus, belong to the Belostomatidae family. They are ...

Giant mesquite bugs, imposing in appearance but harmless to humans, are coming down from their normal domain in the tops of mesquite trees because of the extreme heat — startling some people and ...

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam have discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species that they've named for one of the most infamous movie villains of all time. The new find came after ...

A fossil of a giant millipede found on a beach in northern England has revealed the "biggest bug that ever lived," paleontologists say. The fossil was discovered in January 2018 in a chunk of ...

How hot is it in Tucson? So hot that giant mesquite bugs are coming down from their normal domain in the tops of mesquite trees in search of heat relief near the ground. The imposing insects — up to 2 ...

Giant bugs are now roaming the Earth. If these behemoths existed, would humanity become bug food? How could a bird save your life? And why would Grandma’s jewelry come in handy? How strong is their ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — As if the largest bug to ever live – a monster nearly 9 feet long with several dozen legs – wasn’t terrifying enough, scientists could only just imagine what the extinct beast’s head ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Five larger-than-life models of bugs will be on display starting this month at the Columbus Metropolitan Library. The bug models will be part of an interactive exhibit at the Main ...

The San Francisco Giants had been able to stay healthy for the most part this season, but have now been dealt two troubling injuries in the past two days. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle ...