Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bootanomyia dorsalis is native to Europe, but has been found in multiple locations across North America. Native to Europe, B.

These are two species of Bootanomyia dorsalis wasps introduced from Europe. Invasive species have a reputation for causing trouble. From the cane toad to the Asian tiger mosquito, these creatures are ...

This week, definitive evidence that wasps were just as brutal millions of years ago as they are today, and some interesting ...

The tropics are teeming with life, tending to hold far more species than milder environments closer to the poles. But one group of insects, the Darwin wasps, were thought to buck that trend.

While attempting to research the disbursement patterns of caterpillars that would eventually turn into butterflies, Finnish researchers inadvertently introduced three parasitic wasps, and they are ...

If you puncture the ovary of a wasp called Microplitis demolitor, viruses squirt out in vast quantities, shimmering like iridescent blue toothpaste. “It’s very beautiful, and just amazing that there’s ...

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PITTSBURGH – Science is catching up with the spotted lanternfly as researchers experiment with parasitic wasps, vibrating traps and other strategies to stop the colorful pest. Before the bug reached ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Ho said biocontrol agents like the wasps are typically ...