During parasitoid wasp infection, activated immune cells of Drosophila melanogaster larvae release adenosine to conserve nutrients for immune response. S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) is a methyl group ...

The largest and dominant species is the hornet. Like all social wasps, it feeds its larvae with animal protein, which it normally obtains by hunting other insects. Honey bees are easy and popular ...

Hornworm caterpillar with wasp larvae. Image by dougsmit via Pixabay. Imagine tiny heroes patrolling your garden, keeping your tomatoes safe from destructive pests. These heroes are baby wasps, and ...

Scientists found a small species of wasp that lives in the native range of EAB and only parasitizes EAB, he said. Hillstrom said these wasps don’t sting, and they feed on the larvae of EAB. They are ...