Few creatures deliver a sting quite like the tarantula hawk wasp – known as one of the most excruciatingly painful stings in ...

If you’ve ever found a wasp nest tucked under your roof or porch, you’re not alone. But have you ever wondered how wasps ...

Despite being well-studied there remains a lot to learn about wasps and the social interactions that the insects undertake. University of Sussex researchers have identified new social behaviors which ...

If you puncture the ovary of a wasp called Microplitis demolitor, viruses squirt out in vast quantities, shimmering like iridescent blue toothpaste. “It’s very beautiful and just amazing that there’s ...

Even when encountered in the wild, wasps can be a menace whose stings and aggressive behavior can disrupt anyone's day, so, understandably, people will try just about anything to get rid of wasps, ...

Social wasps exhibit extraordinary foraging strategies that combine innate behavioural patterns with learned adaptations. Central to their success is the utilisation of olfactory cues, which not only ...

This past weekend, I had a glimpse into one of the most fascinating and bizarre (also gruesome) animal behaviors I have ever witnessed. I was out walking the dog and happened to notice a large wasp ...

The tropical bug Antiteuchus tripterus and two parasites of its eggs, Trissolcus bodkini and Phanuropsis semiflaviventris, were studied in urban Cali, Colombia. Female bugs guard both their eggs and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Despite their bee-like appearance, hoverflies are all buzz, no bite ...

Learn and watch how the incredible wheel spider escapes parasitic wasps in the desert by cartwheeling down slopes.