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An ancient wasp may have zipped among the dinosaurs, with a body like a Venus flytrap to seize and snatch its prey, scientists reported Wednesday. It's unclear when the wasp went extinct.

Scientists used 3D-printed insect models to study how disguises help harmless species fool predators and survive in the wild.

A new book on wasps, written for a broad audience including those suffering from the clinical fear of wasps, puts to rest myths about these remarkable insects. Skip to main content Mobile Navigation ...

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

Into this annual scenario steps, or rather flies, an unlikely ally: Sphecius speciosus, the giant cicada killer wasp.It’s big, it’s fast, and it’s ready to go to town on all these blaring ...

Scientists uncovered over a dozen female wasps preserved in 99-million-year-old amber from the Kachin region in northern Myanmar. The wasp’s flaps and teeth-like hairs resemble the structure of ...

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Scientists uncover ancient insect preserved in amber that snatched its prey It's unclear when the wasp went extinct. By Adithi Ramakrishnan | The Associated Press • Published March 26, 2025 • ...