The firefly is a common sight to behold during the spring and summer in the Midwest. Catching them and releasing them is a childhood tradition. However, their name is a bit falsified, as
Ah yes, the June bug. They emerge at the end of spring and the beginning of summer and spend all night bumping into walls, lights, and you! June bugs spend most of their lives as
This is the story of the flea. Back in the Middle Ages, upwards of 50 million people died of the Black Death, due to its spread throughout Europe and Asia! That’s right, it wasn’t just
With over 11,000 known species of grasshopper worldwide, these critters are able to survive in a wide variety of climates, as well as in numerous habitats. Grasshoppers are found
The earwig… there’s more to them than you’ve heard. There are approximately 1,700 known species of earwigs in the world. You can find them lurking in dark and/or damp places, like
With over 900 known species of cricket in the world, these insects are known not just for infesting our homes. Crickets are cherished in certain parts of the world as good luck symbols
It’s not a ginormous mosquito, it’s a crane fly. These large flying insects have gained popularity by being called mosquito hawks, due to the misconception that they hunt mosquitoes
One of the biggest animal myths I know of is the myth that daddy longlegs are the most venomous spider in the world. Well, there are 2 things wrong with that statement: The first being
The silverfish. You’ve seen them crawling up your wall, cozying up in that stack of old newspapers or cardboard boxes, and maybe in your bathroom. Ancestors of these nuisance insects are
So named for their dominant front legs which fold in such a way to suggest prayer, it’s the praying mantis. These ferocious predators are as beneficial as they are just downright cool
