The email from Trip Lamb, biology professor at Eastern Carolina University, said, “As a velvet ant sting survivor, you may appreciate the attached.” The attachment was a scientific paper titled ...

Standing just over an inch in length, the bullet ant may not seem intimidating at first glance. However, its reputation precedes it. In the lush tropical rainforests of Central and South America, ...

The email from Trip Lamb, biology professor at Eastern Carolina University, said, “As a velvet ant sting survivor, you may appreciate the attached.” The attachment was a scientific paper ...

If you see holes in your deck, you can take a closer look to see if carpenter bees were behind them — but don’t get too close ...

When it comes to creepy crawlies, there are a few insects you definitely want to steer clear of. Take the bullet ant, for ...

Researchers thought colder temperatures and higher elevations could stop the march of invasive fire ants across NC. Mother Nature had other ideas.

However, beneath the benign facade of some insects lies a sting so severe that it ranks among the world’s most painful. Welcome to the world of the bullet ant – a master of disguise and one of the ...