Flying Insects
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What Dragonflies Eat and What Eats Them
Both larval and adult dragonflies are preyed on. Unwary odonates are fair game as aquatic and flying predators enjoy dragonfly protein in their diets. more...
Dragonfly Mating and Reproduction
Dragonflies and damselflies display unusual courtship. Eggs may be deposited underwater, drilled into mud, carved into stems, or dropped while in flight. more...
Dragonflies are ancient amphibious insects in the order Odonata. Their aquatic predatory larvae metamorphose into aerial predators with better agility than bats have. more...
Dragonflies and damselflies are counted all over the world. Distribution is uneven and depends on the presence of proper habitat and environmental factors. more...
Asian Tiger Mosquito, a Recent US Introduction
A once tropical mosquito is now well established in the US with the potential to initiate a devastating epidemic of viral, bacterial, or protozoan tropical diseases. more...
The mourningcloak butterfly has many features that allow it to fly in all seasons of the year. These features are activated by seasonal rhythms. more...
Monarch butterflies travel from Canada to Mexico for the winter. There are many dangers along migration routes, but enough survive to maintain the species. more...
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The Differences Between Moths and Butterflies
By: Cheryl Kraynak
There are a few simple ways to distinguish moths from butterflies by looking at their physical characteristics and behavior. more...
By: Linnea Heinrichs
Originating in Asia, honeybees were first brought to America by Virginia colonists in 1621. more...
Annual Monarch Butterfly Migration
By: Thomas Wyatt
Monarchs that live throughout most of the continental United States and in Southern Canada in the warmer months take a long journey south for the winter. more...
By: Ann Burnett
2009 has been a record breaking year for the Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui). They arrived here in vast numbers after a 1000 mile migration from North Africa. more...
By: Joanne LaSpina
Fruit flies can be a year-round problem, but they especially thrive during the late summer and early fall around ripened fruit. Keeping ahead of them can be challenging. more...
By: Suzanne Bosworth
Different wasps build different nests - here's a note of the types of nest, the locations, and how to remove them more...
By: Suzanne Bosworth
Most people do not have severe reactions to wasp venom but the wasp sting is still uncomfortable. Here are wasp sting remedies to ease the discomfort. more...
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