Some families of caterpillars (larvae of butterflies and moths) have developed a specific kind of interaction with ants. One ...

In the hidden corners of the world, caterpillars and ants have a remarkably specialized and beneficial protection ...

Escamoles, sometimes called ant egg caviar, are a delicacy in Mexico. These ant larvae can cost over $50 per pound. And when they're exported prices can double. But finding escamoles isn't easy.

One of the most interesting lifestyles of rove beetles involves the exploitation of army ants and termites. Those insects live in immense colonies and bring in prey for the larvae. They are ...