Scientists discovered and described a bizarre species of pirate ant. The new Cardiocondyla pirata has its name inspired by its strange pigmentation that consist of two eye-patch like dark stripes ...

Scientists have discovered a strangely patterned new insect in the Philippines, dubbing it the "pirate ant" because of a dark stripe over its eyes that makes it look like it's wearing an eye patch.

Velvet ants are in the Mutillidae family, which contain about 8,000 species throughout the world. ... often red and black “stripes,” that act as a visual defense mechanism.

A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.