The Glyptapanteles wasp, also widely known as the voodoo wasp, impregnates a caterpillar with about 80 eggs at a time. Once the eggs hatch, the wasp larvae feed on the caterpillar’s body fluids, which ...

Wheel bugs are unassuming until they strike. They spend most of their time hiding, using leafy plants as cover. Their markings provide camouflage, which they use to great effect. That’s probably a ...

Bugs aren’t the most pleasant creatures on earth—they bite, sting, or cause an itch. But someone has to study them. Dr. Megan ...

The giant water bug is a predatory insect that hunts aquatic creatures. This bug has sharp mouthparts that deliver a painful bite to prey and humans. Many people call the giant water bug a “toe biter” ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Although the bugs don’t bite, they can still be extremely annoying for those who encounter them. The bugs plague the state twice a ...

In the garden, plants and insects are intrinsically linked. Here are some popular myths and perhaps surprising facts about the bugs that you may encounter this summer. Killing a praying mantis is not ...

The seasons are changing and as Arizonans enjoy the warmth of their homes, an unwelcome visitor may be lurking in the shadows: the kissing bug. Seven species of kissing bugs are found in Arizona.