It took him many attempts to keep their tiny forms, just millimetres long, in focus as they travelled along the plant’s spiralling tendril. The striking metallic colours of these weevils may be a form ...

The invasive Japanese beetle is wreaking havoc on Washington’s agriculture and gardens, and state officials warn that the fight to eradicate the pest could take over a decade.

The beetles, measuring ½ to ¾ inch long, are recognizable by their shiny metallic green bodies and ... Evidence of grubs (beetle larvae) often goes unnoticed until populations build to levels ...