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

The jewel wasp uses one of the most extreme parasitic strategies found in nature. After manipulating a cockroach’s behavior, the wasp lays its eggs inside a living host. The larvae then develop by ...

Some female stinkbugs grow fungi from an organ on their hindlegs and use the microorganisms to protect their eggs from wasp attacks 1. The organ is found only on the hindlegs of females in a small ...

I saw your recent column about tomato fruitworms, and was wondering if this pest also eats leaves. The leaves of one of my tomato plants are being eaten by something. A couple of the branches now have ...

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 ...

Researchers discovered two new parasitic wasp species living in the U.S., tracing their origins back to Europe and uncovering clues about how they spread. Their arrival raises fresh questions about ...

At least two different populations of a parasitic wasp native to Europe have been found on opposite coasts of North America. But no one knows how they got there. Reading time 3 minutes There are all ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bootanomyia dorsalis is native to Europe, but has been found in multiple locations across North America. Native to Europe, B.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A previously unidentified species of invasive parasitic wasps is ...