The ballista spider builds sophisticated spring-loaded snares to catapult its prey. Newly discovered, the ballista spider ...

Ants are bothersome pests that can be found scurrying both in and out of the house. Wherever you may encounter them, here are ...

Few things are more frustrating than unwanted insects making themselves right at home in your otherwise tranquil yard or garden. Pesky insects like ants can damage your plants, weaken trees, and even ...

California is home to hundreds of species, most of whom benefit ecosystems through aeration, insect removal and seed ...

Mutualistic partnerships between species abound across nature — but it’s a tricky dance to make sure both parties keep ...

The Australian ballista spider builds a spring-loaded snare that is set off by ants of one species only. The power is in the spider silk.

A recent study from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) reveals that, despite their outsized ecological impact, the diversity of ants in the American tropics and their behavior remain ...

An international team of researchers has announced the discovery of a new species of harvester ant, officially named Messor ...

Some coral reef ecosystems famously have “cleaning stations,” where fish line up to be cleaned by other species of fish and shrimp. Entomologist Mark Moffet recently published observations of what ...