insects

Kissing bug photos usually show insects in the family Reduviidae, subfamily Triatominae, often found in regions where Chagas disease is present. These nocturnal feeders bite nea...

Murder hornets is a popular name for the Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia), the world’s largest hornet species. These large wasps are notable for their size, potent venom,...

Red head yellowjackets are a group of yellowjacket wasps distinguished by reddish coloration on the head or thorax. Understanding how to reliably identify them, recognize their...

Large bees seen flying low around bare soil or dry banks are often solitary ground‑nesting species, such as bumble bees, carpenter bees, or digger bees like Anthophora. These...