In the vast realm of insects, certain beetles, mites, and other insects—including bees, ants, and wasps—use a unique system ...

One of the most striking examples is the desert-dwelling thistledown velvet ant, which may be mimicking the fluffy white seed cases of the creosote bush, which is found in the same habitats. It can be ...

During flying ant day, male and female winged ants, known as "alates," leave their nests and take to the air in order to mate. The ants can be seen swarming in the sky, often in large numbers.