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 ...

Finding a caterpillar with rhythm was “mind-blowing,” suggesting it might be a more widespread part of animal communication than thought.

Bumble bees may overpower invasive Argentine ants in one-on-one fights, but those victories come at a hidden cost.

A firsthand look at why even tiny ants can deliver a sharp, unexpected sting, breaking down the biology behind their bite and ...

This video examines the bullet ant, widely regarded as having the most painful insect sting in the world. Its venom triggers ...

Common entry points include small cracks in stucco, gaps around pipes, leaks near outdoor faucets and openings near the base of exterior walls. Trees, plants or overgrown branches touching your home ...

"And it looks like ants have been doing this for millions of years." While not the primary focus of the paper, the team found that nearly all of the ant species tested killed an emerging human ...

A team of researchers led by Auburn University Assistant Professor Clint Penick studied ants like these, which are easily found in the Southeastern United States. Auburn University Assistant Professor ...

Research shows that some ant species have learned how to treat their wounds, revealing one of the clearest examples of medical behavior outside humans. Medicine has been considered a uniquely human ...

Queen ant pupae did not because, the researchers theorize, they have stronger immune systems and could better survive infection. This research dovetails with another finding from earlier this year in ...