Carpenter Bees – A Quick Guide
Where are are carpenter bees found? They live all across North America. Bees belonging to the genus Xylocopa are known as large carpenter bees, and there are over 500 different species around … Read more
Sabre Wasps – A Quick Guide
The sabre wasp, Rhyssa persuasoria, is found across Europe and North Africa. They are up to 1.5 inches (4 cm) long, excluding the ovipositor. It is a type of Ichneumon … Read more
Wasp Beetles – A Quick Guide
The wasp beetle, Clytus arietis, is found in Northern Europe. They are a type of longhorn beetle. How did the wasp beetle get its name? The Wasp Beetles get their … Read more
Australian Hornets – A Quick Guide
The Australian hornet, Abispa ephippium, is found across Australia. Are Australian hornets true hornets? The Australian Hornet is a potter wasp of the genus Vespa, which means it isn’t a … Read more
Atlas Beetles – A Quick Guide
The Atlas beetle, Chalcosoma Atlas, is one of the largest species of beetles in the world with a length of around 5 inches and their weight can go up to … Read more
What are Jerusalem Crickets and How To Get Rid of Them
Wondering what to do with the Jerusalem crickets hanging out under the rocks in your garden? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. In this post, we’ll go over everything you … Read more
Hercules Beetles – A Quick Guide
The Hercules beetle, Dynastes Hercules, is found in rainforest environments in Central and South America. Are Hercules beetles big? The Hercules Beetle is one of the largest in the world. … Read more
Black Cocktail Ants – A Quick Guide
Black cocktail ants, Crematogaster peringueyi, are found in Southern Africa. They are about 5 cm (0.2 inches) in length. Do black cocktail ants have nests? These species have very distinctive … Read more
Yellow Crazy Ants – A Quick Guide
Yellow crazy ants, Anoplolepis gracilipes, are also known as long-legged ants. They originate in Asia and are now found in many tropical regions. Are yellow crazy ants an invasive species? … Read more
Spotted Longhorn Beetles – A Quick Guide
The spotted longhorn beetle, Rutpela Maculata, is found in Europe. They are about 2 cm long (0.7 inches). Why are they called longhorn beetles? All long-horned beetles have the similar … Read more