How Long Do House Spiders Live?
Spider’s average lifespan is about a year, but this could vary per species, gender and environment. Female spiders tend to live longer than males. Certain species also live longer than … Read more
Great Golden Digger Wasps – A Quick Guide
The great golden digger wasp, Sphex ichneumoneus, also known as the great golden sand digger, is found in the Americas. They are about 0.8 inches (2 cm) long. How did the … Read more
The Devil’s Coach Horse Beetle – A Quick Guide
The devil’s coach-horse beetle, Ocypus olens, are found cross Europe and North America. They are a type of rove beetle. How did the devil’s coach horse beetle get its name? … Read more
Black Carpenter Ants – A Quick Guide
Black carpenter ants, Camponotus pennsylvanicus, are found across North America. How did the carpenter ant get its name? They nest inside wood. Named after their behavior of chewing into wood … Read more
Black Garden Ants – A Quick Guide
Black garden ants, Lasius niger, which are found in North America, parts of Asia, and Europe, are common ants. This specific type of ant is extremely hearty and can live … Read more
Executioner Wasps – A Quick Guide
Executioner wasps, Polistes carnifex, are found in Central and South America with some sightings recorded in North America. They are social paper wasps living in colonies. Do executioner wasps have … Read more
Bald-Faced Hornets – A Quick Guide
The bald-faced hornet, Dolichovespula maculat, is also known as the black-jacket and the bull wasp. They are found across North America. Despite its common name it is from the Vespula … Read more
Goliath Beetles – A Quick Guide
The Goliath beetle, Goliathus goliatus, is found across central Africa. It is a type of scarab beetle. Are Goliath beetles heavy? They are one of the heaviest beetles. Goliath Beetles … Read more
Great Black Wasps – A Quick Guide
The Great black wasp, phex pensylvanicu, is found across North America. A type of digger wasp it is about 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in length. Does the great black wasp … Read more
Titan Beetles – A Quick Guide
The Titan beetle, Titanus giganteus, is found is the South American rainforest. It is a type of longhorn beetle. Are titan beetles big? They are one of the largest beetles. … Read more