But despite their occasional aggression, these insects play an important role in the ecosystem. There are over 7,000 species of wasp living in the UK, comprising a huge variety of solitary and social ...

There are 7,000 species of wasps living in the UK, nine of which build nests to house a colony. Like bees, each wasp species is either social or solitary. Those that prefer family life build nests to ...

Scientists have put together a map of the UK's wasp population, showing the distribution of key species. Data recorded by volunteers gives an insight into where wasps are living in the nation's ...

There are fears the UK's native pollinators are being threatened by invasive species "Citizen scientists" are being recruited to help monitor wasps over fears they may be threatened by an invasive ...

A team of 11 researchers has identified 22 new species of gall wasps, giving them names inspired by famous thieves, ...

A GIANT wasp nest as big as a beach ball was spotted in the UK as experts have warned of a sudden spike in callouts "unlike anything seen in 40 years." Pest control firms have reported a rise in ...

A series of photos captures the moment a captive female wasp from the species Loboscelidia squamosa lays her egg inside a stick insect egg before carrying and burying it in the soil.