Discover the unique relationship between fig trees and fig wasps, showcasing a fascinating example of co-evolution in nature.

Female bethylid wasps on host larva. Researchers funded by BBSRC have found that wasps fighting over larvae on which to lay their eggs release potent chemicals if they are defeated. Disclaimer ...

Compared with other ultrablack animals, female velvet ants are darker than the common birdwing butterfly, the only other insect known to display such a shade. The velvet ants’ coloring is closer to ...

Both genders have bodies that measure about 1.5 inches long. Compared to the males, females black wasps are much bigger because they are the ones who transport the powerful and heavy stinger, as well ...

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The female wasp of the bisexual generation is about 1.8–2.4 mm in length; largely brown in colour with clear wings and hairy legs. The male is also winged and slightly shorter than the female. [3] The ...

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Oak gall wasps have very varied life cycles. In general they alternate between generations that are either asexual (all females) or sexual (males and females). The generation that emerges as adults in ...