A study of the correlation between environmental variables such as latitude and body size in paper wasps (genus Polistes) by ...

The North Valley Complex in Wilsonville is home to the state’s entomology labs, where insects are identified and studied.

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Some types of wasps build large nests in inconvenient places, such as under awnings, above doorways, or inside sheds or ...

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Human use of parasitoid wasps or other natural enemies to control pest populations is known as biological control, or ...

Does the presence of wasps inside figs mean they should be avoided by people following a strict vegetarian diet?

In a viral video, Indian actress Shenaz Treasurywala explained how female wasps enter a fig through a tiny opening to pollinate it, losing their wings in the process.

Shenaz Treasurywala explained the pollination process, prompting many to reconsider whether figs should be classified as vegan.

Figs are at the center of a debate. Some people are questioning if figs are really vegan. This is because a type of wasp plays a role in how figs grow. The wasps can get trapped inside the fruit. Some ...