Another red and black bug that could wreak havoc in your garden is the scarlet lily leaf beetle. These are particularly annoying for those who are fond of lilies. These beetles are red on top and ...

Of all the substances on Earth, very few can make rich, soulful red. It’s the red of ... The cochineal bugs—a species of scale insect—are a centuries-old colorant. In the 19th century ...

Ants are common insects, but they have some unique capabilities ... and usually appear black, brown, red, or yellow. Ants look much like termites, and the two are often confused.

Just a few bugs won’t do it: Nearly 70,000 insects are just enough to make one pound of dye. The insects might appear whitish-grey on the outside, but inside their bodies are a deep purpley-red.

Centuries before the now-banned red dye No. 3 was synthesized in a lab, humans turned to insects to color their foods, ...