New research has found an insect species with markings that are so black that they’re ‘superblack’ or ‘ultrablack’, absorbing ...

One big challenge of this nomadic lifestyle is the ... It's best to leave them alone and watch these animals from a distance. Velvet ants are often brightly coloured, commonly featuring red, orange, ...

Velvet ant venom acts on specific pain pathways in mammals and insects, revealing a unique biological defence mechanism ...