Theirflyingbehavior is also impressive, as they’re known for their agility and speed. These moths can hover like hummingbirds near flowers, making them efficientpollinators. Here are a few interesting aspects o
With dahlias, the slim-petalled ‘Honka’ dahlias or the ‘Bishop’ series like the dark-leaved, scarlet flowered Bishop of Llandaff are more likely to appeal to flying insect pollinators than the big showy blooms of dahlias like fashionable Cafe au Lait. Roses are another popular flower w...
and the members of the genus Lethocerus can get nearly 5 cm long. Giant Water Bugs are popular food in South-East Asia, where they are steamed or fried, or use in sauces. If eaten raw, giant water bugs smells a bit like apple. When steamed, they develop a fishy consistency...
For insects that migrate into the crop by flying low to the ground, it may be possible to avoid some of the disadvantages of completely enclosing a crop in netting by erecting low ‘barrier fences’ around the perimeter of the field. For example, in experimental trials, significant reductions...