For example, some parasitic wasps are known to inject viruses into the host, which may paralyze the host or protect the larvae from host defenses. Similarly, when a “braconid” wasp (in the huge family ...

As the days begin to lengthen and the “Persephone Days” come to an end, Lee County residents often notice a flurry of ...

McCOOK, Neb. - For the first Coffee Talk of 2026, the Gazette met with Ruby Collins and Samantha Daniel of the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension offices, ...

As we inch closer to another growing season, don’t forget about pollinators and the important role they play in your ...

A warming climate is disrupting the delicate balance of nature. An international team of scientists led by entomologists from ...

Occurred on August 5, 2019 / Dohr, Germany Info from Licensor: "Last summer I also spent time observing, photographing and filming social wasps in my garden in Dohr (in the Eifel region) in ...

The larvae feed on the leaves of elm trees in a distinctive zigzag pattern. Gyorgy Csoka via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY 3.0 An invasive wasp is wreaking havoc on elms across the United States—and ...

Inside was a battle to the death between the numerous dirt daubers, spiders, and a handful of lizards that occupied the areas around the house. When one critter would get inside the screen, it was a ...

The arrival of the erythrina gall wasp in Hawaii likely happened through human activity. Scientists believe the tiny insect may have hitchhiked on imported plants or wood products, a common pathway ...

Texas is among the hottest states in America. And where there’s heat, there’s insects. Wasps are no exception. If you’ve ever been stung by a wasp, the first whir of a buzz may send you running inside ...

At first glance, wasp and hornet nests look a lot alike. Both may hang from eaves, tree branches, or other sheltered spots, and both belong to stinging insects you definitely want to avoid. But the ...