Awestruck: Bees Stop Flying During the Eclipse
Are bees just as intrigued by the solar eclipse as we are? Recently released data from the 2017 eclipse shows that honey bees across North …
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Invasion of the Baby-Eaters
Why would anyone let a pack of baby-eaters move in with their family? These ants have their reasons. Trying something new with a podcast, but …
Sex, Bugs, and Rock & Roll
Sex, drugs, and rock and roll are the three sure signs of a wild party. Well, they are when we’re looking at a human party, …
Cockroaches as Little People
A few months ago, I acquired three Madagascar hissing cockroaches, which I can see sleeping in their tank at the foot of my bed right …
How to Find a Mate When You Smell Like Dung
Good evening, insect-lovers! With the past two weeks being jam-packed with work and school, I didn’t have time to write the amazing post I wanted …
Cuckoo Wasps: Nature’s Femme Fatale
Look at this beautiful, harmless fly. So sparkly, so nice. Wait, is that a second pair of wings? Why, this isn’t a fly at all …