In Tupi, an Indigenous language, its name means “white forest,” describing ... Instead, the researchers propose that the wasps’ ultra-black is related to protection from predators.

They’re wasps, some of which are wingless ... one species of velvet ant is known for its distinct black and white markings, which dazzle the eye as the creatures scurry across tropical savanna ...

Why it's awesome: Despite the name, panda ants are a type of wasp belonging to the Mutillidae family, whose wingless females resemble large, hairy ants. They have a velvety white coat, with black ...

it also has intriguing implications for designing man-made materials Eli Wizevich History Correspondent The wasp species known as the "velvet ant" has a pattern of white and ultra-black coloration.