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World's most painful ant sting targets nerves in the same way scorpion venom doesBullet and greenhead ants produce toxins they inject with every sting, which prolong nerve signals to the brain and lead to trembling, uncontrollable and long-lasting pain in mammals.
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All butterflies evolved from ancient moths in North America 100 million years agoScientists have revealed how butterflies evolved and took over the world in a new tree of life.
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How do bees make honey? From the hive to the potReference By producing masses of this sweet substance, honeybees can stay active throughout the winter period. But how do they make it?
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Which animal kills the most people every year?Of all the creatures on Earth, one insect is responsible for the most human deaths.
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Beetles suck water into their butts to stay hydrated, and now scientists know howInstead of drinking water through their mouths, beetles opt for a different approach by using their butts.
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New invasive mosquitoes descend on Florida, raising concerns of diseaseA species of mosquito from Central and South America has spread to South Florida.
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'Supergene' mutation turned ants into parasitic wannabe queensScientists have identified a mutant strain of clonal raider ants that look like miniature queens and evolved quickly because of a single "supergene" mutation.
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Insect that flings pee with a butt catapult is 1st known example of 'superpropulsion' in natureGlassy-winged sharpshooters rapidly fire their pee out of butt catapults.
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Wild queen bees attempt to invade commercial hives, but get slaughtered by rival workersWild queen bumblebees get killed by worker bees inside commercial hives after they are lured in by vibrant colors and the promise of usurping the resident queen.
