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Hitchhiking beetle

Nymphister kronaueri is a tiny beetle that lives among ants. The beetle uses its tiny mandibles to clamp down on its host’s abdomen...

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New ant species discovered with metal reinforced mouth parts

These predatory ants must have fed on soft bodied animals. When they encounter their prey, their clypeal hairs touch its body. This triggers...

Animal Diversity

Orchid Mantis

A beautiful orchid, isn't it? But it is an insect, commonly called as Orchid mantis. It is known by various common names including...

Animal Diversity

Panda Ant

Even though it seems like an ant, it is not! This is one of 3,000 species of wasps in the family Mutillidae of...