Paper wasps study shows that body size is larger in habitats nearer the equator
A study of the correlation between environmental variables such as latitude and body size in paper wasps (genus Polistes) by ...
Why there’s a 9-foot bronze wasp outside Oregon’s newest state building
The North Valley Complex in Wilsonville is home to the state’s entomology labs, where insects are identified and studied.
These wasps tolerate high amounts of alcohol—without getting a hangover
Oriental wasps may have evolved a genetic mutation to handle their liquor, thanks to a beneficial relationship with yeast.
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From Catwoman to Han Solo, newly discovered wasps named after famous thieves
Twenty-two new species of gall wasps have been identified and named, thanks to new research. The study nearly doubles the number of known species in this genus of wasps. Twenty-two new species of ...
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These Hornets Can Thrive on Just Alcohol without Getting Buzzed
To distill the secret behind this metabolic mastery, study co-author and zoologist Dorothée Huchon led a hunt for genetic ...
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Wild Side: Wasp colonies
It’s hard to think of a less popular insect than the yellowjacket, maligned because they can sting. First, I should be clear that “yellowjacket” is an imprecise, generic common name that conceals a ...
In Hawaii, Parasites And Viruses Team Up In The Battle Against Fruit Flies
Human use of parasitoid wasps or other natural enemies to control pest populations is known as biological control, or ...
Are figs non-vegetarian? Understanding the surprising role of fig wasps in pollination
Does the presence of wasps inside figs mean they should be avoided by people following a strict vegetarian diet?
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From Catwoman to Han Solo, newly discovered wasps named after famous thieves
Twenty-two new species of gall wasps have been identified and named for the first time, thanks to new research led by a Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences graduate student. The study ...