Weird insects you may find in your garden Giant beetles, funky-looking caterpillars and huge hoverflies may all be lurking. Hannah Stephenson. Tuesday 11 June 2024 08:00 BST.

Fossil bug-eyed insect is weird enough to merit its own distinct family. A side view of Palaeotanyrhina exophthalma, which became trapped in tree resin approximately 100 million years ago.

Stick bugs are interesting insects to find when you’re out for a walk in the woods. But nobody wants them to destroy the trees in their yard. Every infestation is different, ...

It’s unclear when the wasp went extinct. Studying unusual insects like this one can help scientists understand what insects are capable of and how different they can be.

Get ready for Play School: Interesting Insects! Discover all kinds of insects: colourful and camouflaging; fast and slow; wet and dry; noisy and quiet; and daytime and nighttime insects. More ...