A newly discovered species of wasp has been named after one of Harry Potter's greatest villains, Lucius Malfoy. New Zealand researcher Tom Saunders hopes to take the sting out of the tail of what ...

Join a courageous potter wasp on an enthralling journey! Witness this fascinating insect's tenacity and perseverance as it navigates its dangerous realm teeming with challenges and predators.

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"However, the real diversity of potter wasps is in the Eumeninae, a subfamily of Vespidae (superfamily Vespoidea). Their nests range from holes in mud to simple cells (like Sceliphron) to ornate ...

An Aussie was puzzled this week after she discovered what appeared to be a strange nest sitting on her backyard lounge.