There’s safety, even power, in numbers. One creature’s confrontation with the world seems insurmountable, almost impossible, ...

Beetles alone account for almost one-third of the number, about 1.5 million species. By comparison, there are “only” an ...

Ants are common insects, but they have some unique capabilities—including their legendary communication skills that allow their colonies to function as superorganisms. Invasive ant species are ...

Here's a look at the three species of fire ants found in the Tar Heel State. More: Aggressive behavior, crossbreeding are ...

Ants are one of the most common household pests in North Carolina. The insects can be a year-round issue, but you’re more ...

Parasitic queens, regardless of the type of social parasitism, must all somehow usurp a host colony and gain acceptance within the colony. In some ants, the queens use stealth or brute force to ...

The name of this species is attributed to the mistaken belief that these ants were one of the plagues ... they now live all over the world. They thrive in hot, humid climates, so unless they ...