Male insects, such as crickets and katydids, create sounds by rubbing their wings together, a process called stridulation. The sounds of these insects, which have existed for millions of years, can be ...

With much of the world practicing social distancing, walks and other opportunities to get outdoors are the highlight of many people's days right now. A green sweat bee on a spiderwort flower. Photo by ...

In the absence of birdsong at this time of year, when the birds go quiet, an altogether new choir appears. Think of it as curtain-raising time for the singing insects. Crickets and katydids fill the ...

The eons-old orthopteran symphony is nearing its crescendo. One need not travel far to hear the oldest songs on Earth. Your backyard might even host a performance. But most of these six-legged ...