Australian animals are good at stinging and biting, and our amazing bull ants contribute to that. AMONG THE WORLD’S largest ants, they will readily punish anyone who loiters near their nest. Their ...

Whenever I asked students to tell me how insects were ecologically important, two of the most common responses were “as plant pollinators” and “some insects were vectors/carriers of diseases.” It ...

Wasps are often feared and respected for their ability to sting. Some species may become aggressive if closely approached or disturbed. Others will not sting people or animals until after direct ...