The larvae of these winged insects feed off pipevine plants in the genus Aristolochia. All parts of these plants are toxic to humans, according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. However, Battus larvae have no problem chowing down on the plants, incorporating their toxins so that they...
Poisonous frogs have been found to have nearly 500 different bioactive alkaloids in their skin secretions, most of which are not synthesized by the frogs but originate from insects in the diet; the alkaloids absorbed from the insects are sequestered in skin glands to produce toxic secretions (...
Trapdoor spiders primarily feed on insects and other small invertebrates. They use their silk-lined, underground burrows as a hunting ground by waiting for prey to pass by, then quickly capturing them. Unique Adaptations Camouflage: Trapdoor spiders blend in with their surroundings, making it difficu...
Flowers can generate their own heat to melt snow and ice around them and provide a warm respite to early spring insects during cold dips in temperature. Additionally, their seeds provide food for a variety of birds," the DEC states. There's another "toxic" plant that can be deadly that's...