A Syntretus perlmani wasp larva bursts from a fruit fly’s abdomen. “All known parasitoid wasps of flies attack and develop inside immature life stages,” study co-author and Mississippi State ...

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Yellowjackets make me anxious, but this young man remained calm when these wasps crawled up his arm or landed on his juice ...

Few insects strike greater fear into the hearts of orchard-owners than rosy apple aphids. These tiny bugs feed on the leaves of apple trees, draining them of nutrients. Their saliva, meanwhile, ...

If you love figs, you may have heard some unsettling lore about them: that every fig hides a wasp, because these insects need ...

Brown marmorated stink bugs are invading Michigan; get prevention tips, from sealing cracks to soapy water traps, and not to ...

A wasp sting is painful, but only dangerous to those who are allergic.

Research Entomologist Jian Duan cuts away bark from ash trees in search of emerald ash borers, an invasive species that has been killing off the trees. They're looking particularly for those affected ...

How do you find an insect the size of your fingertip in a densely packed forest? For Jian Duan, the answer is simple: follow the dead ash trees. On a rainy day in eastern Connecticut, Duan, a federal ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of biologists recently discovered a new parasitic wasp ...