An extinct species of parasitic wasp dating back nearly 99 million years was found preserved in amber, according to researchers. Specimens of Sirenobethylus charybdis, or S. charybdis, named after the ...

A bee in your bonnet has nothing on a wasp in your belly. Mississippi scientists have discovered a new species of wasp that lays eggs in living flies so the babies burst out of their bellies, Nature ...

NEW YORK (AP) — An ancient wasp may have zipped among the dinosaurs, with a body like a Venus flytrap to seize and snatch its prey, scientists reported Wednesday. The parasitic wasp's abdomen boasts a ...

While attempting to research the disbursement patterns of caterpillars that would eventually turn into butterflies, Finnish researchers inadvertently introduced three parasitic wasps, and they are ...

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(CNN) — A newly identified parasitic wasp that buzzed and flew among dinosaurs 99 million years ago evolved a bizarre mechanism to snare other creatures and force them to unwittingly shelter its young ...

Ever notice how some gardens seem to thrive with fewer pests and more blooms? The secret often lies in attracting the right ...

PITTSBURGH – Science is catching up with the spotted lanternfly as researchers experiment with parasitic wasps, vibrating traps and other strategies to stop the colorful pest. Before the bug reached ...

Scientists found a parasitic animal in the forests of China, Indonesia and Vietnam and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from zhang kaiyv via Unsplash In a forest in southern China, a ...

Oak gall wasps and their predators don't have the panache of butterflies, but they're attracting growing interest among both scientists and naturalists. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

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