The most persistent myth surrounding "daddy longlegs" is that they are the world's most venomous spider, but their fangs are not big enough to bite through human skin. Daddy longlegs are not … [Read more...]
Poisonous or Venomous?
Most people use the words "poisonous" and "venomous" interchangeably, but there is a difference. Some potentially dangerous creatures might also surprise you. Venomous Arthropods Arthropods … [Read more...]
Kids and Bugs
Why your child should embrace insects, not fear them Many children are taught insect-aversion from a young age, and it is to their own detriment. Anything that crawls is too-often portrayed as … [Read more...]
Butterflies and Caterpillars
Most homeowners welcome butterflies into their yards and gardens, and may even plant specific flowers to entice these "Bright Wings of Summer" to visit. Meanwhile, we loathe caterpillars that nibble … [Read more...]
The Hive and the Super-Organism – Thinking Beyond a Single Bee
“Watch me kill this yellowjacket,” said Noah as he heard the sound of a wasp’s exoskeleton crunch beneath his foot. Proud of his accomplishment, Noah scraped the bug guts from his shoe and continued … [Read more...]
Why I love deer flies
They bite, they pester, but here's why I love them anyway While hiking through the forests of central Vermont last summer, I came under aerial assault by a battalion of flies with kaleidoscope … [Read more...]