These parasitic beetle larvae lure in bees with complex floral aromas before hitching a ride back to their nests and eating ...

You know spring is just around the corner when you see a red haze spread across woodland areas, suburban yards and city streets. “One of the first signs of spring is the red haze over the bare limbs ...

DENVER — We're in that in-between time when it's spring one day and winter the next. As winter loosens its grip, we can anticipate the arrival of birds, bees and bugs. Many birds will be returning ...

Imagine going on a first date with someone whose perfume drives you wild. But when you lean in for that first kiss, you realize your suitor is actually nothing more than a writhing mass of parasitic ...

Bumblebees collect nectar from sunflowers as a Japanese beetle feeds in a field along Glebe Road. You must be logged in to rate. Click any rating to login.

Christian W. W. Pirk received funding from University of Pretoria and the National Research Foundation of South Africa. Honey bees are useful not only to humans but to other “free riders” attracted to ...