Earwigs Earwigs are very strange looking, small to medium-sized insects found on all continents except Antarctica. Earwigs are members of the order Dermaptera and are distinguished by the pair of forceps-like pincers at the end of the abdomen. These insects get their name from a superstitious myth, claiming that earwigs crawl into your ear as …
Striped Bark Scorpion One of the most commonly encountered scorpion species in the US, Striped Bark Scorpions, or Centruroides vittatus, are native to the South-Central United States and northern Mexico. Striped bark scorpions are nocturnal creatures that wander and hunt at night, and during the day, they hide under crags, stones, tree barks, and cracks. …
Yellow Jacket Yellow Jackets are a group of social wasps that get their name from the typical black and yellow pattern that they adorn across their abdomen. These bee-sized insects are from the Dolichovespula, or Vespula genus, and are particularly abundant in the northern side of the United States. Yellow jackets are usually mistaken with …
Mud Daubers Mud Daubers are a group of solitary wasps that get their name from the habit of constructing their nests with mud. These wasps are native to the US and are prevalent in nearly all states. Although mud daubers do have a stinger, they are not aggressive and rarely sting unless you inadvertently come …
Wasps Although wasps are not the type of insect you’d like to see around your vicinity, much of the fear and dislike most people have for them is misplaced. These creatures are ecologically and economically essential by helping in crop and flower pollination, as well as playing a significant role in managing pest populations. Wasps …
Mosquitoes Despite their small size, mosquitos evoke an antipathy that only a few animals can match. These pesky creatures inflict painful bites, and their ubiquitous presence can make the most anticipated hike in the forest or backyard barbecue a disaster. The creatures creep into our bedrooms, and their irritating, whiny hum won’t let you sleep. …
Hobo Spider The Hobo Spider, Eratigena agrestis, is a giant spider that found its way into the USA from Europe in the 1930s. Hobo spiders got their name from the belief that they got into the USA by hitching rides on people who traveled by railway. These spiders are often thought to be brown recluses …
Garden Spiders Commonly known as the cross spider or yellow garden spider, Araneus diadematus is a member of the orb-weaver family known for creating spectacular webs. Garden spiders are native to North America, but they have recently spread throughout the United States and other places in the world. Many people believe that garden spiders are …
Wolf Spider Also known as hunting spiders or ground spiders, wolf spiders are quick and efficient hunters. Unlike other species that spin elaborate webs to entrap and catch their prey, wolf spiders catch other insects by running them down like a wolf, hence their name. Although there are over 2,300 species of wolf spider worldwide, …
Brown Widow Also known as Latrodectus geometricus, Gray Widow, or Brown Button Spiders, the brown widow is a lesser known relative of the famous black widow spider. Although the brown widow spider is suspected of having originated in Africa, it was discovered in South America. For this reason, its original habitat continues to be a …
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