A gnat is a part of many species of tiny flying insects in the dipterid suborder Nematocera, especially those in the families of Mycetophilidae, Anisopodidae and Sciaridae. They can be both biting and non-biting. Most often, the gnats fly in large numbers, called clouds. Some gnats don’t damage plants and are considered as a nuisance. Usually, larvae don’t cause serious plant damage, but when present in…
Different types of roaches There are different types of species of roaches in the world. Some of the common species include German Cockroaches, American Cockroaches, Brown-Banded Cockroaches, and Oriental Cockroaches. 1. German Cockroaches These cockroaches are one of the most common species and are 13-16 mm long. They are pale brown, with two dark-brown stripes…
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Squirrels are adorable little creatures that are found around us, in parks, gardens, woods, and even on trees. Did you know squirrels can leap 10 times their body length and can even turn their ankles 180 degrees to face any direction while climbing? They are amazing creatures having superb vision, and learning by quickly copying…
Sugar ant is a common name given to certain species of ants that love to feed on sweet and sugary food. These ants are generally tiny and harmless. However, they can be a real nuisance especially when they begin to invade houses in search of food. Here we share a few facts about sugar ants…
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Scorpions belong to the class Arachnida, the same as spiders, ticks and mites. Scorpions are predators and eat just about any living creature smaller than them. They use the stings on their tails to inject venom into their prey. Scorpions are nocturnal creatures but they can often be spotted in UV light as they give…
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Flies are everywhere. Isn’t it? There are numerous types and species of flies, including the Deer Flies. Deer flies, also known as sheep flies in some parts of the United States, belong to the family Tabanidae and are generally large flies with big bright eyes and large clear wings with black bands around them. These…
Grackles are wild birds having long tail, pale yellow eyes, and a long and dark bill. They measure between 14 inches to 18 inches, make annoying noise, and leave behind a mess after feeding on seeds, insects, eggs, frogs, berries, small birds, and mice. They are native to North and South America. Starlings are black-colored,…
Deer Flies are larger than common houseflies and smaller than horseflies. They have brightly coloured eyes, large transparent wings with dark bands on them. There are around 250 species of deer fly and they are considered dangerous for both humans and animals. How Harmful Deer Flies are? Deer flies are dangerous pests as the female…
Scorpions are predatory arachnids having eight legs and a narrow, segmented, venomous tail curved towards its back. They are assumed to dwell only in deserts but they live in a variety of other habitats as well. Scorpions are nocturnal, i.e., they remain out of sight during the daytime and come out at night to hunt…
Sugar Ants are small ants ranging from 5 mm to 15 mm in size, that feed on sugar and sweet food. The male sugar ants are completely black, whereas, female sugar ants have a ‘banded’ appearance with orange color bands in the middle. They are native to Australia but are found all across the globe….
