) The form or figure assumed by a drop of oil when placed upon water or some other liquid with which it does not mix. Oleograph (n.) A picture produced in oils by a process analogous to that of lithographic printing. Oleomargarine (n.) A liquid oil made from animal fats (esp. ...
As the larvae grow, they go through several instars or developmental stages. During this time, they shed their skin multiple times, growing larger in each stage. Eventually, they start pupating. Pupating is the phase where larvae transform into adult crane flies. This process takes place withi...
“Like, do you mean if they were both going to fall off a cliff and I could only save one?” he asks for clarification. “Uh, I guess it would depend on the car or cat. Yeah, if it was Meowingtons versus a LaFerrari, I’d help Meowingtons out on that one.” It’s worth no...
My son was bitten by what he called a “mean caterpillar”. However, I don’t believe it is a caterpillar. I have no idea what this insect might be. Please help. Thank you, The Parker’s Signature: Alicia Scarab Beetle Grub Dear Alicia, This is the grub of a Scarab Beetle, probab...
How do you keep dermestid beetles alive? Dermestid beetles do best in temperatures between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit. This is accomplished by storing the colonies in a heated room, usingan under tank heat mat, or a non-light emitting heat lamp. ...
A tomato is a pupating mass of membranes, seeds, and gelatinous goo so far down the palatability scale for me it’s keeping the New Year’s abomination known as “Hoppin’ John” company. (Seems like the only place “John” is “hoppin’” to is the bathroom fixture that shares his...
Superworms no doubt spend their entire lives eating, but this does not mean they are mindless. Also according to the Carolina Biological Supply Company, superworms have been known to respond to many different stimuli, such as light, touch, and sound. Do Superworms Have Any Predators?
My son was bitten by what he called a “mean caterpillar”. However, I don’t believe it is a caterpillar. I have no idea what this insect might be. Please help. Thank you, The Parker’s Signature: Alicia Scarab Beetle Grub Dear Alicia, This is the grub of a Scarab Beetle, probab...