Using unconventional methods, the researchers showed just how good birds are at distinguishing wasp mimics from the real ...

Experts from the University of Nottingham have created life-size 3D-printed insect models to explore how some species trick ...

A jumping spider considers a set of 3D printed insects, which include a fly (top right), a wasp (next to the spider) and a series of intermediate mimics generated by 3D morphing. A praying mantis ...

What can a tiny wasp with a rather gruesome parasitic life cycle teach us about evolution, behavior and human developmental ...

Don't let wasps ruin your outdoor time. Here’s what to do if you see wasps in or around your home and how to keep wasps away ...

Wasp image by Macroscopic Solutions (Photo/Supplied) New Zealand has five species of these brightly coloured invaders from Europe and Asia - the German and common wasp, and three species of paper ...

Wasp stings are a common, yet painful problem. There are many species of wasp, the most common being yellow jackets and hornets. Similarly, there are many reasons why a wasp may sting you.

The common wasp, or vespula vulgaris, has been on Earth for millions of years. Its lineage dates back about 260 million to 270 million years to the Late Permian period.

The average wasp nest contains 10,000 wasps, although some can house up to 500,000 of the flying critters. The are hundreds of millions of German wasps in the UK, compared to around 240bn common ...