Category : Insects & Spiders : Pets & Animal

Camel Cricket Information

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Camel crickets are usually light tan to dark brown in color and are so named due to their humped back, according to the website Ask The Exterminator. They have long spider-like legs, and adult camel crickets have no wings so they do not chirp. They're not always harmful, but they can become pests in

About Scale Insects

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Scale insects are tiny creatures that look as if they have no legs. They will attach themselves to trees, shrubs and even indoor plants and feed off of the sap. This can cause serious damage to the plant over time, so scale insects are often considered pests. Many scale insects will produce a sticky

Facts on Harvester Ants

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Harvester ants are some of the most commonly found ants in the United States, especially in Texas. Of the 22 species, 10 are found in the Lone Star State. They're notable for their construction of seemingly civic facilities, such as massive ant highways and clearcut swaths of grass around the entran

What Are Lightning Bugs?

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Lightning bugs, also called fireflies, are found on every continent in the world except Antarctica. There are over 2,000 species worldwide and most have the ability to flash a light from their abdomens. Lightning bugs do so to attract mates, but some mimic the flash signals of other lightning bug sp

How to Raise Caterpillars

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Caterpillars are the immature stage of a butterfly or moth. Their only job is to eat and grow, and caterpillars can eat quite a lot. Silkworm caterpillars can grow from only 1/4 inch (6mm) to 3 inches (8cm) in length in about a month. Some caterpillars can be raised on commercial diets, but the prim