All contributors in Insects/Spiders
In: Flying Insects
By: Naomi Judd
Dragonflies darted through the skies when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Below are three key factors which influence their lengthy survival. more...
New museum will feature 30,000 insects and arachnids, many live and touchable and some edible. The list will include termites, cockroaches, scorpions, mosquitoes, spiders more...
Bee Depletion Affects Ice Cream
In: Other Insects
By: Laura Smith
An explanation as to why honeybees are vital agricultural tools, what Haagan-Dazs is doing to find a reason behind the problem, and some facts about the honeybee. more...
In: Other Insects
By: Sue Cartledge
Australian researchers are investigating silk from bees, ants and other insects in their search for novel light and strong fibres. more...
Garden Spiders Through the Year
In: Spiders
By: Fiona Cohen
A year in the life of Araneus diadematus, the common garden spider. more...
In: Other Insects
By: Cyrus Dehkan
The Goliath Beetle may not be one of the longest insects, but is one of the biggest and heaviest beetles around. This article discusses its habitat and characteristics. more...
In: Other Insects
By: John Blatchford
Children sometimes keep insects as pets, but choosing the right ones can be difficult. more...
In: Other Insects
By: John Blatchford
An unusual pet with strange cannibalistic mating habits. more...
In: Other Insects
By: Kelly Whitt
Make your own simple trap that effectively captures and holds fruit flies until you release them outside. more...
In: Other Insects
By: John Blatchford
The Laboratory Stick Insect has unusual reproductive behaviour. more...