Blue banded bees live alone unlike honeybees that live in colonies. Males cling onto plants through the night while females burrow into clay. Blue banded bees are found in Australia.
The Orchid Mantis Is A Rare Insect That Mimics A Pink Flower
The orchid mantis is native to rainforests in parts of Southeast Asia and India.
Spiders and insects are unable to close their eyes
They don’t have eyelids. They are still able to sleep by putting their body in a rest state.
Fireflies glow to attract mates
Fireflies or lightning bugs produce a chemical reaction inside their bodies that allows them to light up. This type of light production is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea critters. The main purpose of a firefly’s light is to attract mates. The males fly around while turning their lights on …
Fire ants bite and sting by clinging onto the skin with their jaws while repeatedly injecting venom with their stinger
Fire ant venom causes a burning sensation. Red bumps will form at the sting and become white fluid-filled pustules within days. If attacked by fire ants, knock them off quickly and treat with antihistamines if necessary. Seek immediate medical attention if a sting causes severe chest pain, nausea, severe sweating, loss of breath, serious swelling, …