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Bees 'shriek' when attacked by giant cousins of 'murder hornets'
Asian honey bees rally against giant hornet invasions with an acoustic response that resembles the alarm shrieks of birds, primates and other social mammals.
Murder hornet: Asian giant hornets invading North America
Murder hornets, or Asian giant hornets, are the world's largest wasps and are invading North America.
American bumblebee could be officially declared endangered
If the species is placed on the endangered species list, developers and farmers could incur legal liability for killing them.
Cicadas: Facts about the loud, seasonal insects
Cicadas are winged insects that are known for their cyclical lifespans and loud choral songs.
'Russian doll' set of stomach-bursting parasites released inside butterfly on remote Finnish island
Despite the remoteness of the island, the parasites are even better than their hosts at surviving — a feat researchers believe was accomplished through superior flying skills.
These vegetarian ants have steak knives for teeth, new study finds
Zinc and manganese atoms keep tiny arthropods' natural tools sharper for longer.
Milkweed butterflies tear open caterpillars and drink them alive
These ghastly meals provide male butterflies with chemicals that they use to produce mating pheromones, which female butterflies find irresistible.
'Murder hornet' nest leads to discovery of 180 adults, 1,500 larvae
A "murder hornet" nest in Washington had 113 adults and 1,500 developing Asian giant hornets inside.
