Category: Insect Facts

Monarch butterfly is considered to be one of the most widely recognized butterfly species in the world. Monarch butterfly is native to North American countries. This insect species can travel up to 3000 miles before it over winters to Canada or Mexico. The habitat of monarch butterflies Geographically speaking, these insects are considered to be an American butterfly. They spend... Read More

Do you think that a scorpion is also an insect? You are not alone. Because of its resemblance, people think that scorpions are insects. Here are some facts regarding the similarities of scorpions and insects as well as their differences that make these insect groups unique from each other. Scorpions and insects similarities These animals both belong to the phylum... Read More

Do bumble bees sting? Generally speaking, bumble bees are mild tempered and peaceful group of insects. But the question is: do bumble bees sting? The answer is YES.  They will sting if and only if they sense that they have been compromised or when their hive (house) is disturbed. Just like other members of family Apidae (honeybees) bumblebees inject venom to... Read More

Honeypot ants are unique insects that are native to Mexico and South America. This insects has the ability to store honey-like substance on their abdomen that can be later consumed by the members of the colony once the food source is depleted during the long dry season. This insect is also a favorite of native people who resides at Mexico. Read More

There are millions of facts that you can read to learn about insects. Listed below are just a few random facts that show how interesting and varied insects are and how little we know about them. Read on to gain some knowledge about little known facts of Insects. Insect species in all of the world is believed to be about... Read More

Insects don’t usually come to mind as part of a normal’s person’s staple diet. In reality, there is an in infinite variety of insects that you can eat! It’s up to the imagination as to what can or cannot be eaten. From cockroaches, to ants, to crickets, or even larvae; there are endless possibilities of edible bugs out there. It... Read More