or solitary wasps, with the hornets having a reputation as the more aggressive species. Each species looks different, but ...

The world’s largest hornet, native to Asia, had arrived mysteriously in 2019, but intense eradication efforts prevented the ...

nicknamed "murder hornets," after years of tracking the invasive giant wasps in Washington state. Scientists accidentally discover new species of wasp that lays eggs inside living, adult fruit ...

Below are three common types of wasps nests to look out for. Paper Wasp Nests: These are umbrella-like structures made from a ...

A new citizen science survey aims to shed light on that fixture of summertime in the outdoors: the wasp. Though much maligned, these fascinating creatures perform a vital ecological role, say ...

Scientists have put together a map of the UK's wasp population, showing the distribution of key species. Data recorded by volunteers gives an insight into where wasps are living in the nation's ...

There are 7,000 species of wasps living in the UK, nine of which build nests to house a colony. Like bees, each wasp species is either social or solitary. Those that prefer family life build nests to ...

Wasps have generally earned themselves a bad reputation. But despite their occasional aggression, these insects play an important role in the ecosystem. There are over 7,000 species of wasp living in ...

Four southern giant hornets have turned up in Spain. Similar stingers, known for honeybee attacks, had the Pacific Northwest on edge a few years ago.