There is a common misconception that spiders are insects. We tend to group them in with other "bugs" and "creepy-crawlies" because they appear to have a lot in common. They are small, they have a...
Category: Insects
The tundra is one of the last places you expect to find insects because it is so barren and cold. It isn't like a wildflower meadow rich in vegetation where all kinds of species could play their...
Swamps are teeming with life as they are the perfect breeding ground for all kinds of insects. Once you take a closer look, you start to see the diversity of creatures from many families in the...
One feature that sets insects apart from many other creatures is their hard exoskeleton. This is the shell-like structure that gives them a tougher exterior to protect their softer tissues. All...
Most insects lay eggs, but how this is done, along with the size, shape, and number of eggs laid by different species, is very different. Egg-laying in insects varies in three different respects. ...
With flying ant day over, I was wondering just how they fly so efficiently. I wanted to find out and would like to share the information I found with you. Insects use their wings to fly. Muscles...