Honey bees have wings that lay flat and unfolded atop their abdomen when they are not flying. They are about 1/2 inch long, with golden brown and black stripes on their abdomen. Even though their ...

Many insects sport black-and-yellow backsides; some of them even develop the pattern to convince other species that they’re a more dangerous animal with the same markings, like a wasp.

Bumblebees' distinctive bright yellow and black stripes may not be what keeps them safe from their enemies, scientists say. A UK study has shown that other aspects of bees' behaviour may matter ...