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Weevils
Weevils are a certain group of beetle falling under the superfamily Curculionoidea. Small herbivorous insects, most weevils measure around 6-15 mm long and 1-7 mm across. There are over 90,000 known species of weevil, making them one of the most diverse groupings of organisms in the animal kingdom. Because they […]
Insect Chemical Warfare
Video – Bombardier Beetle Spraying Predator With Acid: If you are an insect, then you better watch out because odds are something out there wants to eat you. Whether it’s a lizard, bird, mouse, or even another insect, the life of a bug is always at risk from predators.Bugs are […]
What Is Paleoentomolgy?
Paleontology is the scientific study of life during prehistory. Among the study of paleontology are several subfields that deal with specific forms of life and specific geological eras. Paleoentomology is the study of ancient insects and the environments they lived in. Paleoentomologists use techniques and concepts from a wide range […]
Ladybugs: Natural History & Interesting Facts
Ladybug is the colloquial name for beetles in the family Coccinellidae. Ladybugs, also called ladybirds and lady beetles, are well known for their diminutive appearance, colorful shell patterns, and agricultural benefits. Most species of ladybugs play an important role as they prey on virulent pests such as aphids or scale […]
Water Striders
Credit: PixabayMost of us have seen a water strider, gliding effortlessly on top of the water like an Olympic figure skater. These bugs have fascinated humans for centuries and also illuminate some interesting physical properties with their ability to walk on water.These small insects belong to […]
Eusociality in Insects
Like human beings, insects exhibit varying degrees of sociality. One particular form of social organization that is uniquely found in insect species is known as eusociality. Eusocial species are characterized by a highly organized social structure that features a division of labor and cooperative care of young.
Land Lobster: World’s Rarest Insect
The Land Lobster (Dryococeius australis) has the unique distinction of being the rarest insect in the world. Land Lobsters, also called tree lobsters, are native only to the Lord Howe Island group, a chain of volcanic islands located between Australia and New Zealand. The species was believed to have gone […]