The star of the night for me, if only because of its name, is the Heebie-Jeebie, Photuris hebes. Found on the Potomac River ...

Avoid handling them, as this and other species can produce defensive cyanide-containing secretions if they feel threatened from predators.

Few people are likely pleased when wasps join them. They nibble on food uninvited, buzz close to the body, and sting if they perceive us as a threat. No, wasps are truly bothersome—at least to humans.

Imagine a chocolate brownie with marshmallow topping that is all dressed in chocolate to look like a beehive and then studded ...

Using unconventional methods, the researchers showed just how good birds are at distinguishing wasp mimics from the real ...

If you seen wasps flying around your garden, you might be wondering how you can get rid of them and lavender plants could be the solution.

Yellow jackets have stripes that often cause them to be confused with honey bees, although bees tend to be rounder in appearance. Unlike bees, which create hives that produce honey, yellow jackets ...

“These bees get their name from the cellophane-like substance that they use to line their nests, which protects the eggs from winter damage,” they said. Male long-horned bees have long antennae, while ...

The Navy is experimenting with four therapy dogs on four warships to evaluate whether the presence of the dogs improve sailors’ mental health on deployments. It is part of a quality-of-life ...

Many types of wasps are solitary. They’re lone females who care only about feeding their babies; solitary wasps are not aggressive and don’t sting in defense. “Yellow jackets are a kind of social wasp ...

Yellowjackets are a specific type of social wasp known for their black and yellow stripes and aggressive behavior, particularly around their nests and sugary foods.