New gall wasp species named after famous thieves and tricksters reveal fresh insights into their roles and ecosystems.

A team led by Penn State researchers identified 22 new species of gall wasps, naming them after famous thieves. This ...

Oriental wasps may have evolved a genetic mutation to handle their liquor, thanks to a beneficial relationship with yeast.

Ensure you correctly identify hornets before you begin nest-removal procedures, as the methods for getting rid of other types of wasps are different. Find and remove hornets and their nests as ...

but not all wasps are hornets. These flying insects live in many climates. Their closest relative is the yellow jacket. They look so similar; they are easy to confuse. Hornets are large, sometimes ...

Most animal species show signs of impairment or toxicity ... now at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel, suspected that hornets and wasps might tolerate alcohol better—or even use ...

some invasive species have made it their new home. Hornets are social wasps that build communal nests by chewing wood to create a thin, sticky pulp. Female hornets are aggressive, while males are ...