Tiny insects trapped in amber could tell us a great deal about their roles in past ecosystems: pollinators, parasites, predators, and prey. But how many of the insects preserved alongside each other ...

Researchers have found that some butterfly caterpillars mimic the meticulously timed movements of ants to win their favor and ...

Some butterfly species can’t grow unless they trick ants into taking them home with a complex rhythmic signal.

These caterpillars rely on ants to tend them, and they use a surprisingly complex sense of rhythm to make it happen ...

Research from the University of Warwick has revealed that butterfly caterpillars use sophisticated rhythmic signals to communicate with ants, helping them gain protection, food, and access to ant ...

As swarm season arrives in Orlando, pest control experts explain how homeowners can distinguish between harmless flying ants and destructive termites before costly damage occurs.

You probably haven’t leaned down to get a good sniff of an ant — that’d be weird. But those who can smell ants don’t need to get so close. Discover why only some people can smell ants, learn what they ...

Anyone who dismisses ants as just another pesky insect is missing some of nature’s most jaw-dropping displays, including acts of disguise, architectural genius and female domination. And that’s just ...

The Impressive Structure How the heck did they learn how to do th... How big and long can these bridges be? Not all ants build bridges Some of the most innovative builders in ... Most of us associate ...

Most species on Earth exist as two biological sexes, and the exchange of genes between males and females is vital for their survival. Yet, what actually determines whether an individual develops into ...