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.

Many species of insects work together to ensure safety while on the move or to defend their homes. Turnbull FL via Wikimedia under CC By-SA 3.0 / Anirnoy via Wikimedia under CC By-SA 4.0 ...

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. Watch all ...