Panda ants have unique markings, but they are actually not related to panda bears or ants: they are a type of wasp!

Do you have questions about birds, bugs, bees, butterflies or other wildlife? Send your questions to Wild Things and we will try to find the answers. Henry (age 7) asks: “What kind of ants are most ...

First, it’s important to note that red ant is a general term referring to color rather than a specific species. Just as there ...

Q. What are these weird white things on my citrus trees? They don’t seem like they’re moving, but they sure do attract ants!

Ants range in size from the miniscule up to one inch long, and usually appear black, brown, red, or yellow. Ants look much like termites, and the two are often confused. Ants can be identified by ...

One of the easiest ways to identify this species from their red brothers is by their distinctive black or dark-brown color. Black fire ants also have a yellow spot toward the end of the abdomen.