Tarantulas is the common name for a group of “hairy” and often very large spiders belonging to the family Theraphosidae. There are about 900 species of tarantulas. They are found in the rainforests and jungles of South and Central America, in Africa and in the southern part of North America. Many Tarantulas live in burrows … Read more
Flies are insects that belong to the order Diptera, the name being derived from the Greek δι- di- “two”, and πτερόν pteron “wings”. There are approximately 125,000 species of flies that have been described by science. The actual number of species in the world is likely to be much larger. They include many familiar insects … Read more
Crickets are insects that are part of the Gryllidae family. There are about 900 species of crickets. Crickets have a cosmopolitan distribution, being found in all parts of the world with the exception of cold regions at latitudes higher than about 55° North and South. Crickets thrive in moist, humid areas with an abundance of plants. They … Read more
Bumblebees also spelled bumble bees are a subset of bees in the genus Bombus. There are over 250 species of bumblebee. Most of bumblebee species are found in the northern hemisphere, although South America has a few native species, and New Zealand and Tasmania has some which were introduced from Europe. Bumblebees are typically found … Read more
Fireflies also called lightning bugs are members of Lampyridae, a family of insects within the beetle order Coleoptera, or winged beetles. There are about 2,000 firefly species. Fireflies are found on every continent except Antarctica. These insects live in a variety of warm environments, as well as in more temperate regions, and are a familiar sight … Read more
Bees are flying insects that belong to the Apidae family. There are about 20,000 known species of bees. They are found on every continent except Antarctica, in every habitat on the planet that contains insect-pollinated flowering plants. Bees have three-part body (head, thorax and abdomen), 6 legs, 2 compound eyes made up of thousands of … Read more
The praying mantis is an insect that has remained the subject of curiosity for ages because of its strange posture and predatory behaviour. There are about 1,800 species of praying mantids around the world. The praying mantis is found in many differing habitats. They are generally located in the warmer regions, particularly tropical and subtropical … Read more
The monarch butterflies are large, beautifully colored butterflies that are easy to recognize by their striking orange, black, and white markings. Monarchs live in North, Central, and South America as well as Australia, some Pacific Islands, Western Europe, and India. Monarch will lay their eggs on the underside of leaves. They will lay their eggs … Read more