"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one ...

The wasp Sirenobethylus charybdis proves that nature’s creativity in predation and survival strategies has been at play for ...

Local author new book in the my middle-grade series, The Relic Detectives. The Relic Detectives: A WASP mystery: Women ...

The recently discovered Sirenobethylus charybdis has features not seen in any known insect living today, researchers say.

Instead of crushing its prey, the wasp’s flytrap-like abdomen likely served as a restraining device. The flaps and teeth-like ...

An extinct species of parasitic wasp dating back nearly 99 million years was found preserved in amber, according to ...

An ancient wasp may have zipped among the dinosaurs, with a body like a Venus flytrap to seize and snatch its prey, scientists reported Wednesday. The parasitic wasp’s abdomen boasts a set of ...

Scientists have identified a new species of wasp trapped in amber for 99-million years and a remarkable bottom!

Researchers named the parasitic creature Sirenobethylus charybdis —both after the sirens of Greek mythology that lured in ...

Some say fake wasp nests are the secret to a sting-free summer. Others say it’s all buzz. Here’s what actually happens when ...