Pictured is a cicada that recently emerged in Oktibbeha County as part of a 13-year periodical brood. The rare emergence not only brought more insects out of the ground, but also additional noise as ...

These bugs are buzzing through the desert and it's all because of monsoon season. But can they predict a storm? Here's what all that noise means.

When pollinators visit flowers, they produce a variety of characteristic sounds, from wing flapping during hovering, to landing and takeoff. However, these sounds are extremely small compared to other ...

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As winter melts away, spring begins to blossom – and buzz with the sound of cicadas. This year, the cohort of cicadas known as “Brood XIV” will emerge from the ground and, much like many other animals ...

The official start of the monsoon season in Arizona is June 15, according to the National Weather Service. However, longtime Phoenix residents will tell you that the monsoon truly starts when the ...

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You know bees are beneficial, but you might not know about another beneficial flying insect. Find out what it is and why you ...