But despite their occasional aggression, these insects play an important role in the ecosystem. There are over 7,000 species of wasp living in the UK, comprising a huge variety of solitary and social ...

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 ...

Ceraphron initium — was discovered during a Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)-funded field by the Zoological ...

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 ...

Scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered five different species of parasitic wasp, an official said.     ZSI scientists have identified Ceraphron initium, a new species of ...