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What to Do If You See a Bald-Faced Hornet Nest

Learn to identify a bald-faced hornet nest and see what the insects look like. Find out what to do if you see this type of ...

These stink bugs use cordycep-like fungus to fend off parasitic wasps

Detailed in a study published on October 16 in the journal Science, biologists collaborating across multiple universities in ...
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Wasp Nest vs. Hornet Nest: How to Spot the Difference

A wasp sting is painful, but only dangerous to those who are allergic.

How to treat a wasp sting and recognize the signs of a severe reaction

Wasp stings can be painful, irritating, and serious if you're allergic, but in most cases, you can treat them at home with ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Ancient, Parasitic Wasp Used Its Rear End Like a Venus Flytrap to Catch Insects and Lay Its Eggs on Them, Study Suggests

An ancient wasp may have used an odd structure at its rear end to capture insects and lay its eggs on or inside of them, according to a new study published Thursday in BMC Biology. Researchers named ...

Amber from Ecuador reveals insects from the age of dinosaurs

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Amber found in the Amazon forest region of Ecuador containing a trove of well-preserved fossils of wasps, midges, flies, beetles and other insects is giving a ...