This article provides an overview of ten distinct species of brown and dark brown beetles found in North America. These beetles include the American Carrion Beetle, the Ground Beetle, the Darkling Beetle, the Blister Beetle, the Click Beetle, the Bark Beetle, the Rove...
Insects play a crucial role in various ecological processes and have significant importance in both natural and human-made systems. Understanding the reasons behind their importance is essential for appreciating and safeguarding their presence in the environment. In...
Insects are one of the most diverse and abundant animal groups on Earth. They represent an incredible variety of shapes, sizes, lifestyles and ecological roles. From buzzing bees to crawling caterpillars, these little creatures play a critical role in our environment...
There is a common misconception that spiders are insects. We tend to group them in with other “bugs” and “creepy-crawlies” because they have a lot in common. They are small, they have a similar look, to some degree, and occupy many of the same...
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 part. However, there is more insect life up there than you might...
Swamps are teeming with life as they are the perfect breeding ground for insects. Once you look closer, you start to see the diversity of creatures from many families in the insect world. Some are beautiful, others more functional for the ecosystem, but all are...
