Ants are often seen as just pests, but there are actually over 12,000 different species worldwide, each with its own unique traits. Most people only notice the differences in their colour, with ...

Spring weather is here to stay bringing a pesky, stinging insect with it. See what we know about the fire ant and how to ...

Despite their name and looks, velvet ants are actually wasps. Many of these delightfully fuzzy insects exhibit bright, contrasting shades of black with red, orange or white. Their bold bodies serve as ...

The Scarlet Velvet Ant, which is actually a type of wasp, has a sting so painful that it feels like hot oil spilling over ...

Ants are common insects, but they have some unique capabilities—including their legendary communication skills that allow their colonies to function as superorganisms. Invasive ant species are ...

Fire ants have been in eastern Virginia for many years. A new type of fire ant has now been confirmed in parts of Southwest ...