Panda ants have unique markings, but they are actually not related to panda bears or ants: they are a type of wasp!

This distinctive marking also helps warn potential predators that panda ants are a threat, as the females have large, venomous stingers that run about half the length of their bodies. This ...

Asian needle ants found in the southeastern states of the U.S. have been spreading north and west for years, but experts now ...

Often confused with fire ants, Asian needle ants may appear harmless but pack a deadly sting. Some people who are stung may ...

(NIH/NC State) The ants’ stings “work to their advantage in gaining new territory,” according to the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are not picky about where they ...

Two nests of the highly invasive red imported fire ants have been detected and destroyed outside of official biosecurity zones in Queensland. Red fire ant nests were discovered by a local pest ...

Fire ants are characterized by their painful, aggressive stings, while red ants are less aggressive and their stings pack less of a punch. Fire ants are most commonly active from April through ...

Two nests of highly invasive red imported fire ants have been detected and destroyed outside of official biosecurity zones in Queensland. Red fire ant nests were discovered by a local pest manager ...