Cicadas have been consumed for thousands of years through many cultures. Cicadas are also believed to have healing properties in Chinese medicine. Trillions of cicadas are set to emerge from the ground and for the first time since 1803. Broods XIX and XIII will co-emerge. The last co-emergence occurred during Thomas Jefferson’s presidency. These insects …
FYI: Dog ticks survive by feeding on people and animals but can live up to two years without a host body Ticks can be infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites that can cause illnesses in humans. Some of the most common tick-borne illnesses in North America include: Lyme disease, babesiosis (pronounced “buh-BEE-zee-oh-sis”), ehrlichiosis (“err-lik-ee-OH-sis”), Rocky …
Spiders could theoretically eat every human on Earth and still be hungry. In a year, spiders can consume between 400 million and 800 million tons of insects and other small animals like frogs and birds. According to the Washington Post, the total biomass of humans on Earth is estimated to be just over 350 million …
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 native to rainforests in parts of Southeast Asia and India.