Galls are small, tumor-like growths formed on plants that act as incubators for oak gall wasp larvae. Parasitic wasps often lay their own eggs in these galls, which later feed on their victims. North ...

Scientists have discovered a new wasp species in the Amazon rain forests of Peru. The new wasp genus called amazonica Capitojoppa is one of several species unknown to science which were discovered in ...

One moving into the state is considered more aggressive, larger wasps, which differ from other species by potentially having ...

If you love figs, you may have heard some unsettling lore about them: that every fig hides a wasp, because these insects need ...

Invasive species have a reputation for causing trouble. From the cane toad to the Asian tiger mosquito, these creatures are responsible for disrupting ecosystems worldwide. In the latest invasive ...

Meet Heinrichiellus natgeo, a newly discovered species of parasitoid wasp. The species was described by Dr. Ranjith and Dr.

Oak gall wasps and their predators don’t have the panache of butterflies, but they’re attracting growing interest among both scientists and naturalists. Only 1 to 8 millimeters long, these small ...

At this time of year, you might notice an uptick in buzzing visitors around your patio, compost pile or refuse bins. The ...

The surprising battle between a cellar spider and a wasp ends with the wasp losing. Find out more here about cellar spider ...

University of Texas at Austin biologists believe hybrid of blue and green jay found in a San Antonio backyard is linked to ...

The species is described as having a blue-green body with a “purple luster,” researchers said. Photo by Charlie Chi via Unsplash In nature, animal parents can range from being doting and ...