Citrus Root Weevil Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Coleoptera Suborder: Polyphaga Infraorder: Cucujiformia Superfamily: Curculionoidea The weevil beetle is from the Curculionoidea Superfamily. These beetles are usually small in size. As compared to other groups, this family has more species. They are also known as “snout beetles”, because of the shape…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The worm life cycle is really interesting! Article with pictures all about worm reproduction.
Article with ideas and resources for your worm lesson plans. Visual aid suggestions too.
All sorts of fun worm facts to amaze your friends! Who knew worms were so cool?
Article on worm farming exploring recycling organic waste and more.