#insects

contact_support  What is the most common type of insect in the world?

The most common type of insect in the world is the beetle, with around 400,000 species identified to date. Beetles are found in almost every habitat...    Read more

contact_support  Can you tell the age of a moth by the number of spots on its wings?

No, the number of spots on a moth's wings cannot reveal its age. While it's true that some species of moths develop more spots as they age, this is...    Read more

contact_support  What is the world's largest type of beetle?

The world's largest type of beetle is the Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules), which is native to the rainforests of Central and South America. These...    Read more

contact_support  Do cockroaches have a lifespan of just a few weeks?

There is a common misconception that cockroaches have a very short lifespan of just a few weeks. While it is true that some species of cockroaches...    Read more

bug_report  Can you tell the age of a bumblebee by the size of its wings?

No, you cannot accurately determine the age of a bumblebee solely by the size of its wings. The size of a bumblebee's wings changes as it matures,...    Read more

bug_report  Which insect can lift up to 50 times its own body weight?

The insect that can lift up to 50 times its own body weight is the ant. Specifically, the species known as the leafcutter ant has been observed...    Read more

bug_report  Can you tell the age of a beetle by the size of its shell?

Beetles are one of the most diverse groups of insects, with over 400,000 known species worldwide. The size of a beetle's shell or exoskeleton can...    Read more

contact_support  What is the world's largest type of grasshopper?

The world's largest grasshopper is the Titanus giganteus, also known as the giant weta or wetapunga, found in New Zealand. The females are larger...    Read more

flight  How do swallows catch insects in flight?

Swallows are highly skilled aerial hunters, and their ability to catch insects in flight is a result of their unique adaptations and behavior. Here's...    Read more

biotech  How does the process of pollination work?

Pollination is the process by which pollen from the male reproductive organ of a flower (stamen) is transferred to the female reproductive organ of a...    Read more