The eastern pondhawk, aka common pondhawk, is a dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. These dragonflies are native to the eastern 2/3 of the United States, as well as in Quebec and Ontario, Canada. They also inhabit Mexico,
The giant water bug, aka Indian toe-biters, toe-biters, electric-light bugs, alligator fleas, or alligator ticks, are the largest insect in the order Hemiptera. They prefer to dwell in marshes, bogs, freshwater ponds, and slow-flowing streams. Giant water bugs are found in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa and […]
The weevil can be found on every continent sans Antarctica. The majority of weevils are considered pests as they can destroy crops. Weevils are listed anywhere from Data Deficient to Critically Endangered by the IUCN. These
The Lord Howe Island stick insect, aka tree lobster, can only be found on the small islet of Ball’s Pyramid. These critters are considered the rarest insect in the world. Due to hunting; trapping; invasive species; and climate
The brown marmorated stink bug is native to China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian locales. However, they have been introduced to the Americas and Europe. These insects are considered a nuisance or pest, as they cause serious
The killer bee, aka Africanized bee or Africanized honey bee, is another example of experimentation gone terribly wrong. The goal of Brazilian scientists was to crossbreed the European honey bee with the African
The tiger beetle can be found just about worldwide, sans Antarctica. They prefer sand bars, woodland paths, swamplands, and barren ground scrublands. Tiger beetles are aggressive hunters of insects. These
Feared by insects the world over, it’s the robber fly. These little winged assassins can be found just about everywhere, but are particularly fond of arid and sunny climates. Their name is derived from their habit of
The mealybug is a member of the scale insect family. These plant pests are found throughout the world, sans Antarctica. These critters prefer warm, humid environments in which to thrive. This is why they are typical
The common fruit fly is not only a pest insect but also used extensively in laboratory research. So, don’t discard them just yet. Fruit flies can be found on every continent, sans Antarctica. There are approximately
