Metricus Paper Wasps – A Quick Guide
The matricus paper wasp, Polistes metricus, is native to North America. Are metricus wasp colonies founded by a single queen? A colony may have more than one foundress. Many wasp … Read more
Musk Beetles – A Quick Guide
The musk beetle, Aromia moschata, is a type of longhorn beetle and is around 1.5 inches (4 cm) in length. They are common in Europe. They have very large antennae … Read more
5 Largest Wasps on the Planet
Most of the world’s largest wasps are solitary wasps meaning they do not live in colonies and live isolated lives. They get so big because of the size of their … Read more
Giant Scoliid Wasps – A Quick Guide
The Giant scoliid wasp, Megascolia procer, is a solitary wasp found in Indonesia. How big are giant scoliid wasps? Giant scoliid wasps are potentially the biggest recorded wasp. They have … Read more
Red-Headed Paper Wasps – A Quick Guide
The red-headed paper wasp, Polistes erythrocephalus, is found in central and South America. It is about 2 cm or 0.8 inches long. Where do red-headed paper wasps nest? They look … Read more
Warrior Wasps – A Quick Guide
Warrior wasps, Synoeca septentrionalis, are also known as armadillo wasps and drumming wasps. They are social wasps found in central and south America and are about 0.8 inches (2 cm) … Read more
Odorous House Ants – A Quick Guide
Odorous house ants, Tapinoma sessile, are also known as sugar ants, stink ants, and coconut ants. They are small ants measuring 3.3 mm (1/8 inch) at most and native to … Read more
Scabies vs Bed Bugs: How To Tell The Difference
Your skin is itching and you’re wondering what’s causing it. Both scabies and bed bugs can cause redness and itching on the skin. You can also get them both by … Read more
Giant Red Bull Ants – A Quick Guide
Giant red bull ants, Myrmecia gulosa, also known simply as giant bull ants, are a species of ant found in Australia. Are giant red bull ants aggressive? Red bull ants … Read more
Pharaoh Ants – A Quick Guide
The pharaoh ant, Monomorium pharaonis, is found worldwide. How did the pharaoh ant get its name? They are named after the plagues of Egypt. Found in the book of Exodus … Read more