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Derbid planthoppers (family Derbidae) are small insects found mostly on plants, especially in tropical and subtropical r...
23/08/2025

Derbid planthoppers (family Derbidae) are small insects found mostly on plants, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. They feed primarily by sucking plant sap.

Get to know the spiny flower mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii)! When under threat, it strikes a pose in an attempt to ...
11/08/2025

Get to know the spiny flower mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii)! When under threat, it strikes a pose in an attempt to intimidate its foe. By raising its wings, the critter reveals markings that resemble big eyes and makes itself appear larger than it actually is. But this mantis doesn’t always have such a striking look. In the early stages of life, it looks like an ant; it becomes more colorful with each molt as it grows.

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06/08/2025

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White Tree Frog
04/08/2025

White Tree Frog

Armed with razor-sharp jaws and the patience of a master predator, the praying mantis dominates its domain. Greatness kn...
31/07/2025

Armed with razor-sharp jaws and the patience of a master predator, the praying mantis dominates its domain. Greatness knows no size!

Moth
30/07/2025

Moth

Lichen Spider
29/07/2025

Lichen Spider

Tiny longhorn beetle @topfans
28/07/2025

Tiny longhorn beetle @topfans

Click Beetle
27/07/2025

Click Beetle

A really cool bug I saw in the garden yesterday.
26/07/2025

A really cool bug I saw in the garden yesterday.

Ants do not "look at you" in the same way humans do, as their vision and perception are different. What might appear as ...
26/07/2025

Ants do not "look at you" in the same way humans do, as their vision and perception are different. What might appear as an ant looking at you is likely a combination of their sensory organs and how they navigate their environment:

Compound Eyes:

Ants possess compound eyes, which are made up of many individual light-sensitive units called ommatidia. These eyes are excellent at detecting movement and changes in light intensity, rather than forming sharp, detailed images like human eyes. When you move, the ants' compound eyes are highly effective at registering your presence as a change in their visual field.

Antennae:

Ants heavily rely on their antennae for sensing their surroundings. These antennae are equipped with chemoreceptors and mechanoreceptors, allowing them to detect scents, pheromones, and vibrations, as well as navigate and explore their environment. When an ant encounters something new or a potential threat, it often uses its antennae to investigate and gather information.

Orientation and Navigation:

Ants are constantly orienting themselves about their surroundings to find food, return to their nest, or avoid predators. Their movements and apparent "gaze" are often a part of this continuous process of navigation and exploration, rather than a direct focus on a specific individual.

The Opiliones are an order of arachnids, colloquially known as harvestmen, harvesters, harvest spiders, or daddy longleg...
25/07/2025

The Opiliones are an order of arachnids, colloquially known as harvestmen, harvesters, harvest spiders, or daddy longlegs.

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