Over the past few decades, the Asian needle ants have spread to more than 20 states since their first appearance in Georgia ...

This invasive insect's sting has been reported to cause severe allergic reactions, like anaphylaxis, in people who are ...

Mark Moffett, a research associate at the National Museum of Natural History, specializes in capturing the often-overlooked ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close up of a yellow crazy ant standing on surface - Victor Suarez Naranjo/Shutterstock An ant infestation in your yard could ...

Asian needle ants are spreading in Mississippi. Their sting is more painful than a fire ant's and can be deadly. Know what ...

Scientists discover desert ants forming a rare cleaning partnership, challenging what we know about insect behavior and ...

Asian needle ants were first discovered in the U.S. in 1932 and have since expanded to several states. Here's what we know ...

In the deserts of southeastern Arizona, harvester ants congregate with serrated jaws agape outside the nests of much smaller cone ants. However, the nests’ inhabitants are not threatened. Instead, ...

A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to ...