The Florida Entomologist, Vol. 88, No. 3 (Sep., 2005), pp. 258-267 (10 pages) Courtship of sib-mating Melittobia digitata Dahms, a parasitoid of solitary wasps and bees, is reviewed, described, and ...

We report data obtained concerning the occupation of trap nests by xylicolous Crabronidae (sensu Melo 1999) in a study carried out in central Spain between 1992 and 1995. In particular, we analyze the ...

"But every wasp is glorious," says Gavin, as he urges you to move beyond the PR spin that's got us to prefer beetles and bees instead ("Bees are just furry wasps that turned vegetarian").

The Museum houses one of the largest collections of Hymenoptera in the world. The collection is of global cultural, scientific and historic significance and comprises of approximately 3.5 million ...

I lead a team of 21 curators in the Insects division. My own area of curatorial responsibility covers the Ichneumonoidea and Vespoidea (except ants) within Hymenoptera, with the Ichneumonidae my main ...

Bees and wasps belong to the order Hymenoptera, but they have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Bees are ...

Whether you have your windows open during summer or hosting an outdoor gathering, it can get frustrating when wasps invade your space. And while such insects are nature’s pest control ...

She is a Trustee and Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society, and author of the book 'Endless Forms: Why We Should Love Wasps'. I get twitchy about taking holidays at the end of August ...

I GET twitchy about taking holidays at the end of August, because it’s the only time of year when people (and the media) in Britain seem to want to talk about wasps and I have spent my career trying ...

Despite their bad reputation and tendency to disrupt picnics, wasps are an important part of our ecosystem. During this time of year, it can seem like most outdoor activities are plagued by the ...