Insect enthusiasts and professionals always have a good story or two to tell about the favorite types of insects. Take the case of Pollen Wasps. They are related to the better known vespid wasps such as hornets
Nematode parasites, pathogens and associates of insects and invertebrates of economic importance (1) Conditioning of specimens Specimens used for the diagnosis of a new species/genus must be deposited in a public collection. Accordingly, holotype and paratypes should be prepared as permanent slides (...
Interest in animals extends across most sectors of society. Case in point, hardly a day passes without a mention of a favorite sport’s team and its animal mascot. Add in discussions of family pets and culinary discussions and it seems as if animals slip into discussions morning, noon and n...
The skull of Fruitadens suggested that its diet was composed of select plant material and possibly insects or other invertebrates. ___ 6. Diplodocuses use their cheek-side teeth to strip off tree branches. ___ 7. Spinosaurus have elongated jaws, conical teeth, and raised nostrils for hunt...
While they’re not the smallest hawk, broad-winged hawks are the smallest of the Buteo family found in North America. They can be identified by their dark bodies with white markings. They have a widely diverse diet, eating everything from small mammals to amphibians and reptiles to insects....
Large numbers of ladybugs often find their way into houses or other buildings in autumn looking for places to spend the winter. While most people call these insects ladybugs, other commonly used names include lady beetles and ladybird beetles. While ladybugs are beneficial predators of plant-eating...
Camellias enjoy acidic, organically rich soil that is well-drained and retains moisture. They are not exactly lovers of the sun and will prefer to be under eitherpartial or full shade. While camellias are low-maintenance, they do need to be protected against a number of insects such as vine...
Davis, Skip. (2018, July 20). Types Of Stingray Fish.sciencing.com Recommended Wingman Photography/Shutterstock When you think of invasive species, you might typically think of things like insects, plants, or even bacteria. But there is an unlikely scourge in the United States: pigs. More sp...
They spend their time on the ground among the leaf litter in search of insects. Finding one might be as easy as kicking over the leaf litter (gently) during the spring season, when they are emerging from hibernation. Western Skinks, like many skinks tend to live near water areas near fo...
Both formal and informal approaches apply when anyone explains the types of butterflies native to the world’s fields, forests and residential areas. Informally, butterfly species present themselves as the colorful, winged insects associated with flowers and warm, sunny days. ...