The scariest wasp on the planet is called the "Tarantula Hawk"– a name that sounds more like a super-villain than an insect. The nasty little bug gets its name from its food of choice, tarantulas.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The tarantula hawk is known to have one of the most painful ...

Against a background of screaming children, a brave Nicole Kidman helped save an errant black tarantula from drowning in a pool. In a video the A-list actress posted to Instagram, the spider is seen ...