Most people recognize a wasp as those stripy insects who ruin our summer picnics. They live in huge societies, much the same as the honeybee; you might even have a nest in your loft or shed. But there ...

This giant wasp would not be a welcome guest at your picnic, says Kitty Aldis ...

According to researchers, media coverage of wasps takes a biased, negative view, overlooking their beneficial attributes.

It’s late in the summer, meaning any outdoor gathering with food and drink has a good chance of being visited by a pesky, buzzing wasp. But don’t reach for that rolled-up newspaper or can of bug spray ...

Not all stings are created equal – explore the bees and wasps whose powerful venoms produce some of the most intense pain ...

As summer ends, many people notice an increase in flying insects. Some of them are harmless, while others can sting or bite. One insect notorious for stinging people is the wasp. While these flying ...

RIVERSIDE >> UC Riverside’s Entomology Museum director and a Midwestern partner re-discovered a parasitic wasp species that hadn’t been detected for more than a century. That was tricky, considering ...