Category: Insects
How to Care for Your Orchid Mantis
The first time I saw an orchid mantis, I was floored—those delicate, petal-like legs and soft pink hues made it look like a flower come to life. Years ago, at a local insect expo, I watched one perch on a…
Why Flies and Mosquitoes Are Irritating Little Pests
Introduction to Flies and Mosquitoes Picture this: a warm summer evening, you’re relaxing with a cold drink, and then—bzzz—a mosquito dives for your arm. Or worse, a fly lands on your sandwich, strutting like it owns the place. Flies and…
How The Glasswing Butterfly Grows Its Invisible Wings
Introduction to the Glasswing Butterfly Imagine a butterfly so delicate it seems to vanish against the lush green backdrop of a rainforest. The glasswing butterfly, scientifically known as Greta oto, is nature’s master of disguise, with wings so transparent they’re…
10 Fascinating Facts About Honey Bees: Nature’s Tiny Powerhouses
Honey bees are more than just buzzing insects in your garden—they’re incredible creatures that play a vital role in our world. I’ll never forget the first time I watched a bee dance around a flower in my backyard, pollen dusting…
7 New Peacock Spiders: Tiny, Shiny, and Spectacularly Colorful
Picture this: I’m hiking through the Australian bush, camera in hand, when a glint of color catches my eye. It’s not a gemstone or a flower—it’s a peacock spider, no bigger than a grain of rice, doing a flamboyant dance…