Insect names from V to Z.
It’s challenging to get over our instinctive fear of creepy crawlies. Even the thought of having insects in the same cupboard as our food repulses us. Bugs are disgusting. Squirmy. A telltale sign of filth and ugliness. Who would eat them, anyway? 80% of people on the planet would disagree with that. Insects have long … Read more
A great variety of plants we consume as food or fruit depend on pollination to facilitate reproduction and regeneration. But what is pollination? How does it happen? Where does it occur, and what is its importance? Plant reproduction relies on pollination, which is when a pollinator moves pollen from the anthers of a flower (male … Read more
Waxworms are the larval stage of the wax moth. They resemble butterworms or the black soldier fly larvae but are different. In appearance, they resemble maggots or caterpillars from a distance, but they aren’t either of them. Leopard geckos can eat wax worms as they have a high nutritional value, which benefits the gecko. Since … Read more
Rats are natural scavengers. They will devour anything that smells and tastes delicious. Animals in the wild will choose their food based on the nutrients they require unless there is a food shortage, in which case they will eat anything to stay alive. Rats feed mainly on grains, fruits, nuts, seeds, and vegetables. However, they … Read more
Insects use color for several reasons. Some use it to indicate their presence from a distance, while others blend in with their environment to escape discovery. Among the most common insects with yellow stripes are bumblebees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets, hoverflies, cucumber beetles, cinnabar moth caterpillars, beetles wasp, cicada killers, robber flies, and five banded … Read more
Alphonopelma Seemanni is also referred to as the zebra knee tarantula, a name tied to its physical appearance. This tarantula is black-bodied with small reddish hairs on the edges and white stripes on its legs. Interestingly, the females can live for almost twenty years while the males only manage to go for seven years. Also, … Read more
Supplying your pets with the most suitable nutritious food substances is a great way to ensure they flourish. Over the years, many have discovered that various live insects are a perfect meal and treat for their pets. However, some live insects are more suitable for specific pets than others. The live feeders for your pets … Read more
Over the years, the demand for insects has been growing at an increasing rate. People are constantly finding new ideas about these creatures. For instance, you may consider buying insects for breeding to feed your valuable pets. Similarly, you may consider keeping insects for commercial purposes. At the moment, edible insects are expensive given the … Read more
Albert Einstein said,” if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its entire life thinking it’s dumb.” The same goes for measuring the insect’s intellect. We can’t measure an insect’s intellect by its ability to handle algebra, but by how it goes about its business. Honey bees are … Read more
The waxworm (or wax worm) is one of the most common feeder insects. It’s eaten by various species, including reptiles, fish, and birds. However, are wax worms good for crested geckos to consume, or should they be avoided? Crested geckos can eat waxworms but they aren’t ideal for them. They are easier to come by … Read more