An ancient wasp may have zipped among the dinosaurs, with a body like a Venus flytrap to seize and snatch its prey, scientists reported Wednesday. The parasitic wasp's abdomen boasts a set of ...

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A long, dry summer has led to “extremely high” numbers of wasps around the country – and Kiwis are being warned not to attack nests during daytime. New Zealand has one of the world’s ...

With warmer weather just around the corner now that we've hit spring, a gardening expert has shared a top tip on how to deter wasps from your garden this year - and it's simple and affordable.

This photo provided by Qiong Wu in March 2025 shows an ancient wasp, preserved in amber from Myanmar, whose back end resembles a Venus flytrap plant. (Qiong Wu via AP) 31,170 people played the ...

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Scientists discovered an ancient wasp species, Sirenobethylus charybdis, preserved in 99-million-year-old amber from Myanmar. The wasp's structure resembles a Venus flytrap, believed to have been ...

A previously unknown species of wasp with an abdomen reminiscent of a Venus flytrap has been discovered in 99-million-year-old Kachin amber, and entomologists have never seen anything like it. While ...

Tiny Chilean wasps may protect Tasmania’s apple industry from pests. Image / Institute of Agriculture Tiny Chilean wasps might be the secret weapon in protecting Tasmania’s apple industry from a ...

The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a thrilling victory over Rwanda’s Wasps in their 2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Amavubi Stadium. Victor Osimhen, the Napoli-owned forward, stole the ...

Despite being generally disliked, wasps provide important ecological services including pollination and pest control. Wasps help by getting rid of crop-eating insects such as caterpillars and beetles.