If I were to ask you what were the things that absorb the most carbon dioxide on our planet, you would say trees or forests, right? Only a small fraction of you would think of bogs; yet, these are true powerhouses when it comes to carbon dioxide entrapment. The fact that not many people are…
Category: Insects
Facts and Myths About Mosquitoes
When you’ve finally found the time to rest a bit after a tough day at work, suddenly you hear the buzzing sound of mosquitoes in your ears, ike! To make matters worse, you fall asleep and wake up the following day to find dozens of mosquito bites. What can you do to keep the mosquitoes…
Flies and Mosquitoes: Discovering the Two-Winged Members of the Vast Insect Group (Part 2)
In the first article, we have learned how the scientific name of two-winged insects is Diptera. Today, we will learn about the different species of true flies. Important True Flies Something like 85, 000 different species of true flies have been described and classified by entomologists (scientists who specialize in the study of insects). Many species…
Flies and Mosquitoes: Discovering the Life Cycle of Two-Winged Members of the Vast Insect Group
Damsel flies, stone flies, dragonflies, dobson flies and butterflies are not true flies at all, in spite of their names. They all have four wings – an anterior, or front, pair and a posterior or hind, pair. The true flies differ from these insects and from almost all other insects for hat matter because…
How To Create A Bee-Friendly Garden?
Honeybees, as well as bumblebees, are essential to nature and our food. In recent years, more bees have died than usual. This is because bees not only make honey but also pollinate flowers and plants. Having a bee-friendly garden can help them survive. Here are some tips to get started! Flowers For Bees It doesn’t…
Discovering the Secret World of Rhopalocera
Rhopalocera – scientific name for butterfly. The beautiful insects we call butterflies appeal to almost anyone, even to those who fear or dislike other kinds of insects, such as wasps, bees or beetles. Small children often start their insect collection with butterflies and please, you know how many adults delight in collecting them, sometimes exploring…
Into the Lives of Ants – Part 3
In the last two previous articles, we discussed a variety of things on ants. However, today we will explore some more unusual and mysterious aspects of these tiny creatures. Communication among Ants The ability to lay and follow scent trails is really a form of communication. For certain kinds of ants that are blind, the…
Into the Lives of Ants – Part 2
Despite their size, ants are very fascincating social insects. Today, we shall learn more about these insects. Life Cycles of Ants At specific times of the year, usually in spring, a number of males and queens develop in a nest. Winged, they soon swarm out and fly off. During or at the end of the…
Animals That Only Exist in the Desert
Going to the desert, under certain conditions, is risking your life. And despite this, some animals only exist in the desert. These animals’ characteristics have adapted to high temperatures, water scarcity, and long walks. Let’s discover everything about them! MAMMALS We begin the review of the animals that only exist in the desert with mammals…
Top 6 Amazing Newly-Discovered Animals Species in 2020
If we stop for a few minutes from our daily hustle and bustle of life and start to observe the impressive fauna and flora surrounding us, we will soon realize that there are many species of animals surrounding us. It seems that these have no end if we consider those new ones that are discovered…