We humans have our fair share of parasites, some annoying, some dangerous. Common parasitic predators include bed bugs, lice, roundworms, tapeworms and ticks. Some of these and others can cause ...

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 used ...

Parasitoid wasps lay their eggs in or on their hosts. The wasps' larvae then consume the host, sometimes from the inside out. Parasitoid wasps can be found on every single continent except Antarctica.

The interactions between spider hosts and parasitoid wasps constitute a remarkable example of co‐evolution, where intricate behavioural and physiological modifications underpin the survival strategies ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Creating a buzz in Nature this week, a Mississippi State biologist’s research has led to the discovery of a new parasitic wasp species with unusual biology in the Eastern U.S., ...

Parasitoid wasps have evolved a sophisticated interplay with viruses that has profoundly influenced both their genomes and their ecological success. This relationship is exemplified by the integration ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...