WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — It’s no surprise this peculiar-looking bug is known as the Halloween pennant dragonfly. Its large striped wings may give that away. So why are there so many of them all ...

When most people refer to a “water bug,” they're actually employing a delicate colloquialism for an insect whose mere name induces squirms: the cockroach. A common question is, “Are water bugs roaches ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Seeing any insect scuttle around your home is cause for concern, but when it’s a bug that bites, all bets ...

Seeing any insect scuttle around your home is cause for concern, but when it’s a bug that bites, all bets are off. Of course, a slew of different bugs can cruise around your place, making it tough to ...

BUTTE CREEK CANYON — Growing up, Roger Lederer was told damselflies could bring good fortune when fishing. “Whenever I went fishing and a damselfly landed on my rod, it was called a lucky bug. So I ...

The giant water bug is a predatory insect that hunts aquatic creatures. This bug has sharp mouthparts that deliver a painful bite to prey and humans. Many people call the giant water bug a “toe biter” ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Spotting a cockroach-like bug in your home is seldom a welcome sight, and seeing something sizable that scuttles across your floor is especially freaky. While the bug may look like a cockroach, it ...

The purple skimmer (Libellula jesseana) is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN red list. It's geographic range is in Florida. Nearly a fifth of the world's dragonflies and damselflies are at risk of ...

A swarm of dragonflies overtook a popular Rhode Island beach on Saturday, throwing chaos into an otherwise serene day for beachgoers. Video footage captured at Misquamicut State Beach, located roughly ...

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