Insects

Few insects command respect like the hornet. Larger and more formidable than the average wasp, hornets are master architects and…

Spot a tiny orange beetle dotted with black spots on a leaf or windowsill, and try not to smile. The…

You are sitting quietly outdoors when suddenly a small green visitor springs onto your arm or shoulder. A grasshopper landing…

There is something unforgettable about a black and orange butterfly drifting past on a summer afternoon. The bold contrast of…

Have you ever found a slug in your house and wondered how it got there? That small, slow-moving creature might…

Wasps make most people nervous. With their narrow waists, bold black-and-yellow coloring, and painful sting, they seem like nature’s warning…

Thrips are among the tiniest insects on earth, so small that most people never notice them at all. About the…

Termites are easy to overlook and even easier to dislike. These tiny insects are famous for damaging homes and devouring…

Finding a dead bee can stop you in your tracks. These tiny, hardworking creatures seem so full of life that…

On a quiet night, when the world grows still, you might hear it: the rhythmic chirping of a cricket hidden…