Have you ever fantasized about a world without wasps? It turns out, such a world wouldn’t be as perfect as you might imagine. So, what would happen if wasps went extinct? Why are they important, and what valuable functions do they perform in the environment? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll answer all of these … Read more
If you’ve ever gotten too close to a wasp nest, you’ve undoubtedly had to pay for it in the form of multiple painful stings. Maybe you weren’t even trying to disturb the nest, but the wasps overreacted and stung you anyway. Perhaps this caused you to wonder: why are wasps so aggressive? Why do they … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a wasp buzzing around your house in the winter, you may have wondered where it came from. Don’t wasps die out during the winter months? The answer is both yes, and no. So, what do wasps do in the winter? Where do they go, and what happens to them? Keep reading! … Read more
Wasps are a common sight throughout spring, summer, and fall, but have you ever wondered about their life? How long do wasps live? What is their life cycle? How do they reproduce? Keep reading to find out the answers to all of these questions. How Long Do Wasps Live? There are over 30,000 species of … Read more
Wasps can frequently be seen buzzing around houses and backyard flower gardens. Perhaps you’ve wondered what they are looking for as they fly by. Food, perhaps? What do wasps eat? Do they need to drink water? How long can they go without food and water? Keep reading as we explore the answers to all of … Read more
Dragonflies are incredible flying insects, but they may be badly crippled, if not mortally injured, if one of their wings becomes broken. If you find an injured dragonfly, is there anything you can do for it? Is it possible to nurse it back to health? Read on as we discuss how to help a dragonfly … Read more
Have you ever wondered how to hold a dragonfly? There are actually a couple of different ways you can do it. Keep reading to learn about the best ways to catch, pick up, and hold dragonflies, as well as helpful information on what to do if a dragonfly lands on you or bites you. How … Read more
You’ve probably seen a dragonfly go speeding past you at least once in your life. Perhaps you were lucky enough to see one chasing down its prey or escaping from a larger predator, and if so, you were probably impressed by its speed and flying ability. So, just how fast can a dragonfly fly? How … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a dragonfly buzzing by, you may have wondered about its meal habits. What does a dragonfly eat, and how does it hunt? And did you know a dragonfly’s larvae is also an expert hunter? Keep reading to find out more about these incredible predators of the insect world. What Do Dragonflies … Read more
There are many types of flying insects, and some of them look pretty similar to each other. Two such insects are the dragonfly and the damselfly. These two flying predators of the insect world look remarkably alike; many people easily confuse them. So, what is the difference between a dragonfly and a damselfly? And how … Read more
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