A fear of wasps is relatively common among many. If it’s not the anticipatory buzz of nearby wings that gets you, it’s the thought of the giant stinger they wield. But what about their size? Compared ...

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this giant European mammoth wasp (Megascolia maculata) up close. Its size, colors, and powerful presence make it one of the most impressive insects in Europe.

A giant European wasp nest has been located in a suburban area on Western’s Australia’s south coast. The 40-litre nest was about the same size as a bar fridge and removed by officers from the ...