About 99 million years ago, this horned "hell ant" was in the midst of devouring a prehistoric cockroach when it got stuck in ...

Ants are common insects, but they have some unique capabilities—including their legendary communication skills that allow their colonies to function as superorganisms. Invasive ant species are ...

The State University of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry just released its list of the "top 10 new species for 2018." These newly discovered and named species demonstrate ...

This story appears in the March 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. If there were a competition for the world’s weirdest insect, treehoppers would have a clear shot at first place.

Ants may also come inside in search of water, particularly when the weather is hot. Some species prefer to build their nests ...

Three species of fire ants have been found in North Carolina: red imported fire ants, black fire ants, and hybrid fire ants.

There are two main species of wood ants - hairy wood ants and red wood ants. Hairy wood ants are a northern species in the UK, but they are found as far south as mid Wales. They are less fussy ...

Ants are among nature's greatest success stories, with an estimated 22,000 species worldwide. Tropical Australia in particular is a global hotspot for ant diversity. Some researchers believe it ...