Bugs That Rule the World

Could a world without insects survive? Scientists investigate the global insect “apocalypse.”

Pollinators – bees, moths and butterflies – bring color to the world and put food on our plates.

The ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom -- from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies.

As the world's most diverse and abundant species, the tiny yet mighty beetle plays crucial ecological roles in nearly every environment. Why are these colorful and ingenious creatures often regarded as "the most important species on the planet"?