I've been bitten by ants (not too bad) and horseflies (sharp sting), and stung by hornets (yow!) and honeybees (barely registers). I'm glad to have experienced these bites and stings, but after watching this video that compares the sting of a honeybee to that of the tarantula hawk wasp and the bullet ant, I'm not interested in receiving their venom.
Watch: what is the world's most painful insect sting?
Stickbug eggs are a visual delight
I recently saw a post on the Facebook page "Entomemeology" (which bills itself as, "the internet's premier Entomology Meme & Humor Community" — check it out if you like bugs, and humor) describing the weird and wonderful world of stickbug eggs. The post read, "So apparently stickbug eggs look like tiny pots and they hatch… READ THE REST
"Extremely toxic" orange animal with bad hair has returned to Florida
A creepy and toxic orange animal with bad hair has returned to Florida. According to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, "Puss Caterpillars," frequently found in the fall and spring, should be avoided as the insect's fur contains "extremely toxic spines." From WFLA: While it's best to leave them alone altogether, experts say if… READ THE REST
Massive 10" moth found in US for the first time
A Seattle resident was surprised by a massive moth hanging around his garage. A University of Washington entomologist asked the homeowner to capture the creature in a bag for positive identification. It turned out to be an Atlas moth with a 10" wingspan, the first confirmation of this species in the United States. They're usually… READ THE REST
Motivosity helps your employees work better
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Shopping ahead of Prime Day? This minimalist floor lamp is on sale for 60% off before October 12.
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. With living spaces getting smaller, rent getting higher, and the cost of living generally increasing across the board, during this year's Deal Days sale, we're offering the ideal accessory to light up your… READ THE REST
Move over, Prime Day: This top-rated cloud storage is on sale at a price you won't find on Amazon
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. There is no worse feeling than realizing the endless creativity you can achieve on your phone or laptop actually does have an end. That horrible moment you realize your storage drive… READ THE REST
