American ant colonies are more than just groups of insects—they function as superorganisms, operating with a level of ...

While sawing through an oak stump, an unexpected surprise occurs—unveiling the hidden home of an ant colony. The chainsaw reveals a complex, bustling world beneath the surface, showcasing the ...

According to the team, the relationship between the blow fly larvae and termites appears to be some form of social parasitism ...

Do ants relocate? How do they do it? What happens to their offspring? Sumana Annagiri, professor at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata, answered these and more questions ...

“Most termites live several meters deep and have no visual perception. However, harvester termites come out at dusk to ...

Nature is full of impostors, and many of them are found in the insect world. Certain species, such as the bee fly or the ant ...

A right-wing conspiracy group pressuring councils to change fluoridation water treatment policies is using its network to ...

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is moving to end a 27-year-old federal quarantine in Doña Ana County for red imported fire ants. These are not the common variety that show up around yards and ...

ADAM:'These glass boxes and tubes have been built to replicate the underground tunnels and chambers of an ant colony in the wild and they're full of busy leafcutter ants. ADAM:'This is the first ...

To grow your own garden daffodils, plant the bulbs in containers and borders or naturalise them into lawns. If possible, aim for a sunny spot, with fertile and well-drained soil. Plant them 2.5 times ...

Nature is full of impostors, and many of them are found in the insect world. Certain species, such as the bee fly or the ant spider, are experts at ...

A NEW type of fly maggot has evolved fake faces on their rear-ends as a clever tactic to infiltrate the nests of their prey, ...