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Water Beetle

ByRandy Jones September 21, 2016December 20, 2022

Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia (Animals) Phylum: Arthropoda (Arthropods) Subphylum: Hexapoda (Hexapods) Class: Insecta (Insects) Order: Coleoptera (Beetles) Suborder: Polyphaga (Water, Rove, Scarab, Long-horned, Leaf and Snout Beetles) Superfamily: Hydrophiloidea (Water Scavenger and Clown Beetles) Family: Hydrophilidae (Water Scavenger Beetles) Subfamily: Hydrophilinae Tribe: Hydrophilini Genus: Hydrophilus (Giant Water Scavenger Beetles) Species: Triangularis (Giant Black Water Beetle)…

Ants | Featured

Argentine Ants

ByRandy Jones August 16, 2016December 19, 2022

Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Hymenoptera Family: Formicidae Subfamily: Dolichoderinae Tribe: Dolichoderini Genus: Linepithema Species: L. Humile Binomial name: Linepithema humile You find the Argentine ants, Linepithema Humile (formerly known as Iridomyrmex Humilis), living mainly in northern Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. This invasive…

Worms

Worm Composting

ByRandy Jones August 16, 2016February 1, 2022

Worm composting is a great way to get in on the recycling craze. Worm composting can be done either inside or outside, so even if you live in a region with changing seasonal weather you can compost all year round. You only need to put your recyclable organic waste into the compost with the worms…

Featured | Tadpoles

Raising Tadpoles: Tadpole Care

ByRandy Jones August 16, 2016March 26, 2022

Raising tadpoles is a little bit different from raising a puppy or even from raising your little sister. You won’t ever have to clean up when they have an accident on the floor. A puppy or your little sister won’t turn into a frog, either, even if you want your little sister to turn into…

Mantis

Praying Mantis Fact

ByRandy Jones August 16, 2016December 19, 2022

In Spite of Female Cannibalism Makes a Lovely Docile Domestic Pet Carnivorous and infamous, the praying mantis devours anything of the suitable size it can find, including several insects, bees, hummingbirds, crickets, and the like. This article provides basic information on, ”Praying mantis fact,” including its anatomy, color, habitat, what they eat, camouflaging, life cycle, and domestic…

Featured | Crabs

Pet Hermit Crab Facts

ByRandy Jones August 15, 2016March 25, 2022

Hermit crabs make fun and interesting pets – in fact, they are probably more interesting than you know! In order to have one of these creatures as a pet, it is absolutely essential that you know a few vital hermit crab facts. Fortunately, this can make for a fun learning experience as well. So, what…

Tortoises

Sulcata Tortoise: Breeding, Habitat, Size & Care

ByRandy Jones August 11, 2016December 17, 2022

If you are either a pet owner or an enthusiast, it is likely that you know that sulcata tortoises can be a popular choice among your peers. That is the case especially, if you want something unconventional and out of the ordinary when picking a pet. Certainly it is going to be a challenge taking…