6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Be Scared of the Biggest Insect Of All Time
Not least because it’s extinct.
Bugs
Red Admiral: The Thirty-Year Butterfly Hunt
As a kid I lived on a fairly rough council estate. It was the kind of place where, if you …
The Jumping Spider is Surprisingly Cute for the Worst Thing Ever
It might even recognise you! Wait, does that make it worse…?
The Sting of the Giant Forest Scorpion isn’t the Only Surprise
Because only wimps rely on venom alone.
Today’s Recipe: The Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
Lots of creatures to throw in, but well worth the effort!
The Summer Romance of a Leaf-cutter Bee
Wait! Before you spray me for slicing up your roses, there’s something you should know. I know the life of …
A Tribute to “Sally”, the Garden Spider
You were the first one I ever saw, because instead of the usual plants or bushes, your home was in …
The Xerces Blue is Not Impressed With You
If your species has a royal name, start looking over your shoulder. Named after the Persian kings of 5th Century …
It’s All Colours, Tents and “Beer” for the Kamehameha Butterfly
Want to help a bug in the “extinction capital of the world”? Make it the state insect. That’s surprisingly easy …
Don’t Worry, Furry Lobster Won’t Give You a Bear Hug
Bug + hair = worst possible combination in nature, but it’s not as horrifying as it sounds. We’re not talking about …
Vaejovis intermedius
Clubbing with a scorpion would be awesome. They glow under UV lights, know how to dance (they specialise in promenade …
Firefly
Stared at a screen too long? Taken a blow to the head? Or standing in a forest of fireflies? The …
Wandering Spider
The wandering spider already has to walk to find food. Don’t make it waste its venom on you.
Longhorn Beetle (Longicorn)
The childhood of a longhorn beetle is definitely boring. But its adulthood is banging.
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