Insects & Science

The Africanized honeybee earned the nickname of "killer bee" for its aggressiveness and tendency to attack in great numbers when disturbed. It is so similar in appearance to the European version...

Butterflies are among the most beautiful insects. A well-preserved butterfly can be displayed with its wings spread wide to show off the patterns, which are often breathtaking. Even a butterfly...

Wasps are flying insects that prey on other bugs, killing such pests as beetle larvae, caterpillars and flies. There are hundreds of species of wasps, but the three most familiar are yellow...

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, there are more than 20,000 species of bees throughout the world. Though characteristics of the body parts of a bee vary from species to species, there are...

Have you ever heard crickets chirping at night and wondered what all the hubbub was about? Maybe those crickets are boasting about all the extraordinary things about crickets. From their history...

Caterpillars are the larvae of insects of the order Lepidoptera--butterflies and moths. These insects are holometabolous, meaning they undergo complete metamorphosis. Because the larvae of these...

Killer bees, also known as Africanized honey bees, are the direct descendants of a cross between African bees and Brazilian bees. Killer bees are extremely aggressive and attack in large numbers...

Preserving butterfly wings can be a fun project for an insect enthusiast of any age. Many people enjoy preserving butterflies as part of a collection or to make unique jewelry or decorations....

Beetles comprise the largest population of animals known to inhabit the earth. They represent a full 25 percent of the entire animal kingdom. They have been found on every continent and in every...

Caterpillars' bodies are designed to eat and grow. Their lifespan is typically two to four weeks. A caterpillar's body is divided into three main sections: the head, the abdomen and the thorax.

Butterflies come in different sizes and colors, and are considered beautiful by many people. Because of this, butterfly-themed rooms, areas and pictures have been adorning homes for generations....

Collecting butterflies is a specialized art. Butterflies can be collected using butterfly nets and tents, or they can be purchased online and mounted at home. If you chose to capture the...

A soldier termite is easy to identify by its looks. As with other termites in a colony, its appearance is a function of the job it does within its community. The most commonly seen termites are...

The queen ant is one of, if not the most, important ant in a colony. Without the queen, the colony will die out, as the queen ant is the one who is responsible for laying the eggs. People who keep...

Small and invasive, fire ants are named for their reddish color and, more importantly, their painful bits and stings. A fire ant sting can create an ugly red welt on an arm with a single prick....