Entomology

You've seen an orange butterfly and you want to know what it is? Here's a quick and easy identification guide to 30 orange butterflies in Europe and North America.

Arthropods are the largest class of animals on the planet, with more than 80% of all known animal species belong to this class. With over a million species, arthropods inhabit all types of land-based and aquatic ecosystems, including our homes. They are commonly known as insects, bugs, or spiders.

The banana spider is famous for its beautiful web, which appears to be golden when it shines in the sun. The spider's venom is of the same type as that of a black widow, but much weaker.

If you're a pet owner you'll be familiar with these pests. However, its not just our pets that ticks like to feed on.

This article explores the characteristics and traits of cockroaches. It examines common behavioral patterns, diseases attributed to the insect, as well as common extermination methods that can be used to prevent infestation.

There are two types spiders in California whose bite you really want to avoid: widows and recluses.

Bumble bees have surprisingly capable brains. They can play a simple version of soccer and pull a string to get a reward. They may even experience optimism.

Hercules beetles are named after the hero of ancient myths. The male has horns that may be very long. The insects can change colour and are found in both the old and the new world.

This caterpillar identification guide is easy to use and accurate. Find out if your caterpillar is rare, or if it stings. Don't see your cateprillar here? Post it on my Facebook page, @caterpillaridentification. Thanks!

This article explores the 10 deadliest and most dangerous spiders known to exist in the world through an analysis of venom toxicity and fatality rates.

Identify that furry or fuzzy caterpillar you found with the help of this quick, easy, and authoritative guide.

If you found a black or dark-colored caterpillar, this quick and easy guide can help you identify it.

This guide to spring-flying insects will help you identify the butterflies, bees, and other bugs that you see in your garden, yard, and even in your home.

This article examines the infamous Black Widow Spider. It provides a direct analysis of the spider's behavioral patterns, venom toxicity, and general characteristics.

Here are answers for many of the most commonly asked questions about caterpillars!

The crypt-keeper wasp is a hyperparasite that controls another parasitic insect known as the crypt gall wasp. It tunnels its way through the host's head to escape from a gall.