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Praying MantisesRead article →What Are the Characteristics of Praying Mantises? Size, ColorWhat are the characteristics of praying mantises? Size, color, and hunting behavior all vary a lot by species, but every mantis shares the same basic body.
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Anatomy & IdentificationRead article →Exploring the Exoskeleton: Chitin, Molting, and DefenseExploring the exoskeleton starts with one material: chitin. This nitrogen-based polysaccharide, laid down in long fibers and bound with proteins, gives.
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ButterfliesRead article →What Do Red Admiral Butterflies Eat? Nettle, Sap, and FruitWhat do Red Admiral butterflies eat? The answer changes completely between caterpillar and adult.
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Anatomy & IdentificationRead article →The Anatomy of Ants: Mandibles, Gaster, and Caste DesignThe Anatomy of Ants breaks down into three external body regions, an internal organ system built for a decentralized colony, and a caste system where shape.
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Habitats & EcologyRead article →How Terrestrial Ecosystems Shape Insect DiversityUnderstanding the Influence of Terrestrial Ecosystems on Insect Diversity starts with a simple fact: insects make up more described species than every other.
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Anatomy & IdentificationRead article →How to Use Field Guides for Insect IdentificationHow to use field guides for insect identification comes down to matching what you see in the field to the right combination of size, shape, wing pattern.
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BeesRead article →What Are the Characteristics of Honey Bees? Size to StingWhat are the characteristics of honey bees? A colony of Apis mellifera runs on three distinct body types, a scent-based communication system, and a caste.
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Habitats & EcologyRead article →The Evolution of Insects: From Sea to Giant DragonfliesThe Evolution of Insects spans more than 400 million years, from marine arthropod ancestors to the six-legged, winged animals that now make up roughly half.
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ButterfliesRead article →What Are the Characteristics of Monarch Butterflies? Toxic DietWhat are the characteristics of monarch butterflies ( Danaus plexippus )?