The Backbiting Earwig and Its Facade

Earwigs can be a blessing or a nuisance depending on the situation. There are over 2,000 species of earwigs and they are mostly found in North and South America, parts of Asia, Africa and Australia. All species of earwigs have...
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The Not-So-Graceful Ladybug

When you think of graceful insects, very few probably come to mind. The butterfly, the dragonfly perhaps, and of course, the ladybug. They are pretty, with their red bodies and black spots. They are loved by farmers, as they eat...
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5 Things Stink Bugs and Humans Have in Common

Stink bug on leaf. You wouldn’t think that you have much in common with an insect, especially one like the stink bug, but you might be surprised at how many similarities there actually are, and in ways you might not even...
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3 Ways to Identify a Banana Spider

Banana Spider Golden silk orb weavers are a group of spiders that are known for their golden colored web. They’re also known as giant wood spiders or banana spiders. These spiders do have venom but it is not lethal to humans...
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