Invertebrates

Many ecologically important insects spend most of their lives in streams, but new research shines a light on how humans put them at risk.

The ancestors of the newly described Heath’s tick date back to the time of the dinosaurs, but climate change and invasive species could soon wipe the tick out.

Healthy parasites are one sign of a healthy ecosystem, but there’s a lot more to them than that.

New photographs reveal that the National Butterfly Center in Texas is also home to an amazing array of 200 bee species — some of which exist nowhere else in the United States.

The death of a snail named George on New Year’s Day marked the extinction of his species. Saving the rest of Hawaii’s unique snails is a race against time — but not one without hope.

Paige Embry’s new book gives a rare look at the often-overlooked world of America’s native bees.

A decline in insect biomass and diversity has experts concerned and calling for more research to understand why.

Small, remnant populations might look like they’re doomed, but a new study says they could still deserve protection.

We understand that insects have both intrinsic value and instrumental value, but even that binary approach falls short.

A hatchery program puts freshwater mussel benefits on center stage.