A recent study from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) reveals that, despite their outsized ecological impact ...
And then there’s Sceptobius lativentris. Parker’s research revealed that the adult beetles turn off their ability to produce ...
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Study shows that certain parasitic ant queens take over rival ant species using scent to turn a rival queen’s workers against her
It's an effective trick if you can get away with it.
If the name “Asian needle ant” sounds slightly ominous, it should. The Brachyponera chinensis, or Asian needle ant, is only 3/16 of an inch long, but its bite can cause anaphylactic shock, which can ...
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Air pollution causes social instability in ant colonies, triggering attacks on returning nest mates
A research team from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology has shown in a new study that ants returning from habitats ...
The population of tiny stinging ants has surged despite efforts to control the invasive species. Experts fear devastating consequences if the infestation spirals out of control.
Ants are an extremely common issue in most homes. These haunt kitchens and washrooms or drop a single food item anywhere and ...
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. An insect native to Asia is slowly making its way through the U.S. — and it has a deadly sting. The Asian needle ant, first ...
In a remarkable find, scientists have identified a new ant species, 'Polyrhachis garbhangaensis', nestled within the lush confines of Garbhanga Reserve Forest in Guwahati. This vibrant spiny ant, ...
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