Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that data referenced in the graphic reflects native species. The information references non-native animals and insects, with the ...

At least a trillion insects are killed annually for food and animal feed. Routine slaughter methods include extreme heat and cold, often preceded by starvation. By comparison, “only” around 79 billion ...

All insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda. But unlike other arthropods—like lobsters, spiders, or millipedes—insects have ...