It's a beetle that can withstand bird pecks, animal stomps and even being rolled over by a Toyota Camry. Now scientists are studying what the bug’s crush-resistant shell could teach them about ...

Researchers studying a special kind of beetle have discovered that it has an incredibly rugged exoskeleton that allows it to withstand extreme pressure. The diabolical ironclad beetle can survive ...

The diabolical ironclad beetle can withstand being crushed by forces almost 40,000 times its body weight. (Jesus Rivera/University of California, Irvine, via AP) Comic strip legend Pvt. Beetle Bailey ...

New York — It's a beetle that can withstand bird pecks, animal stomps and even being rolled over by a Toyota Camry. Now scientists are studying what the bug’s crush-resistant shell could teach them ...

A diabolical ironclad beetle can withstand the crushing force of 39,000 times its own body weight. Purdue University/Erin Easterling The diabolical ironclad is not a notorious Civil War-era battleship ...

Unlike other bug bite blisters, blister beetle bites are not caused by actual bites but rather by contact with the beetle. They’re rarely a cause for concern but can be painful. Blister beetles are ...

Flashy iridescent shells might not seem like the best evolutionary strategy for bugs trying to avoid hungry birds. But in recent years, biologists have shown that iridescence—lustrous shifts in color, ...

Insects become pests for a number of reasons. They can invade your home, eat your plants, and endanger your family’s health. Blister beetles are an example of a pest that’s dangerous to both your ...