Insects

“Communication is key.” Indeed, we see this in action when people talk, dogs bark, snakes hiss, and when frogs croak.  But have you ever wondered how insects communicate? Unlike most mammals, reptiles, and amphibians that are large enough to be observed and heard, insects are often too tiny to be seen conversing with one another. …

Thought of as pests by some, but loved by most cultures is the cricket. They are symbolized in Brazil as a sign of hope or incoming wealth and in China as a good luck charm. Crickets, for most regions of the world, are regarded as a melodious insect. But what exactly does a cricket eat? …

When people think of moths, they typically don’t think much. Though butterflies owe a lot to having evolved from moths, many prefer them because of their more conventional outward beauty. In fact, those who like moths have trouble even finding them sometimes due to their nature as nocturnal animals, being seen mostly in the nighttime. …

As one of the most revered but simultaneously feared insects in modern-day society, many people don’t know what to make of bees. This is because unless you’re a beekeeper, chances are you aren’t interested in coming in contact with one! Despite only certain types of bees stinging humans, the general fear of being stung by …

The ladybug, commonly referred to as the “ladybird” in Britain, belongs to the family Coccinellidae that consists of various small beetles. These small insects only grow to 0.3 to 0.4 inches long and have a short lifespan, living to a maximum of 4 years. Depending on your culture, the ladybug has either been a successful gardening tool …