The study of ant taxonomy in the Arabian Peninsula has seen significant advancements in recent years, particularly with the discovery and description of new species. Research efforts have focused ...
The ectoparasitic fungus Rickia lenoirii was found on multiple ant species, indicating a diverse and complex relationship between ants and fungi in this region. This research underscores the ...
Crickets are parasites—for some ant colonies. The species of ant crickets from the Myrmecophilus genus can infiltrate ant colonies, despite the potentially lethal defences that ants have ...
Scientists from Goa, Karnataka, and Dehradun have identified a new ant species called Tapinoma onaele from the Western Ghats in Karnataka. They emphasize the importance of leaf litter for forest ...
How crickets co-exist with hostile ant hosts Date: January 15, 2025 Source: Nagoya University Summary: Researchers have identified the behavioral strategies that parasitic cricket species employ ...
Now, an interesting new study reveals some unexpected findings about group problem-solving abilities across species, specifically comparing how ants and humans tackle complex spatial challenges.
It is the northernmost fire ant outbreak in Queensland since the world's worst invasive species was discovered and eradicated in Gladstone in 2016. Fire ants were first detected in Brisbane in 2001.
The work could have implications for how aquatic species respond to our ... Jan. 2, 2025 — When it comes to deciding where they're going to get their next meal, different species of bees may be ...
They are called this because of their long antennae, though they are sometimes referred to as “crazy ants” for their tendency to dash around. This familiar species of black ant, about 3 mm long, is ...