The thistledown velvet ant (which is actually a wasp) resembles creosote fuzz. But mimicry isn’t the reason, a new study suggests. Source: r20.rs6.net
Mistaken identity? Some Texans think mostly-harmless cicada killer wasps are Asian giant hornets
Mostly-harmless Cicada killer wasps that emerge in Texas every summer are being confused for so-called Asian “murder hornets” that have caused panic in the United States, an entomologis… Source: KVEO-TV
Miami releases killer wasps targeting destructive emerald ash borer
A winged, hero wasp from Asia is coming to save a Butler County forest from the destructive emerald… Source: journal-news
Watch out, its paper wasp and yellow jacket season
Temperatures are not the only thing rising as Nebraska heads into the summer. Source: Omaha.com
NYC releasing stingless wasps to combat tree-eating beetle
They are being used as a form of biocontrol against the emerald ash borer. Source: silive
Texas family and their dog stung by swarms of bees
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) — A Texas family says they were attacked by swarms of bees, causing their dog and 8-month-old to need medical attention. “It was pretty traumatizing to be honest. I … Source: FOX40
Murder hornet is not in PA, but a giant wasp does live here
The Asian giant hornet’s discovery in the western U.S. has beekeepers worried. The cicada killer may grow just as large, but is not an agricultural threat. Source: pennlive
A city built on sisterhood: Paper wasp society is all about girl power
It’s not hard to find a wide variety of opinions on almost any subject. We are a people united by the fact that almost everyone disagrees about everything (heck, somebody Source: Sun Newspapers
Bee swarms increasing with Utah warm weather
Large amounts of bees have taken people by surprise in the Beehive State. It’s normal for them to swarm this time of year, but at least one state expert said there’s good reason to believe the bees are bouncing back. Source: r20.rs6.net
Nature spotlight: Bees are getting busy after the long winter
Step outdoors on a nice day and you’re likely to encounter a few of the 20,000 species of bees as they buzz by on their quest for pollen, nectar and Source: providencejournal.com
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