If you saw an insect that vaguely resembled a tiny alligator on one of your plants, would you think that perhaps you should remove it, squish it or run for the spray? You are most likely looking at ...

Ladybugs are a cheery sight; there's something about these easily recognizable red insects with black spots that lightens the heart and brings out a childlike glee in even the most hardened soul.

Every spring, I see spiny bugs that look like tiny alligators. They spend all day chomping up other insects outside my window. I asked my friend Rich Zack about them. He’s an insect scientist at ...