Insects

A wasp with long legs? The extensive family of wrinkled wasps (Vespidae) has the most diverse species. This article will tell you which one it is. wasps with long legs belong to the subfamily Polistinae, better known as field wasps a total of five species of field wasps can be found in the European-speaking countries […]

Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies. Each species has its own food plant, although some also make do with alternatives. Even in a small garden can thus succeed in encouraging caterpillars. We clarify what caterpillars prefer to eat. wild plants are especially suitable as caterpillar food each species has its preferred food some plants are

Everyone knows wasps – as a nuisance, as supposedly “dangerous” insects or in a similar view. But did you know that each colony of these fascinating animals builds a highly complex, technically sophisticated dwelling? We provide information about the general structure of a wasp nest. To the point location, size and construction varies from wasp

Wasps in the house and garden are not really welcome, even though these pests are useful for our ecosystem. Building a wasp nest shows true skill, even though it is only used for one year. To the point Nest used for only one year time of nest building from April Hibernated queen starts building Duration

Ants are undoubtedly useful, but again and again uninvited guests. To protect the environment, a wide variety of home remedies are used to combat them. We have taken a look at what sodium bicarbonate can do against ants. To the point Ants can be fought with home remedies Sodium bicarbonate kills ants effectively Effect is

Whether a bumblebee can sting or bite divides minds. The answer is simple: it can do both. However, bumblebees only use their mouthparts and stingers when they feel threatened. To the point Bumblebees are peaceful insects Workers and queen carry a stinger for self-defense Animals best left alone Sting is considered dangerous only for people

Many people are afraid of a spider bite. Especially at night, when the eight-legged creatures go hunting, the fear of them is great. But do spiders even bite people in their sleep? To the point Spiders do not attack humans specifically at night the animals are on the prowl during the hunt they sometimes get

Parasites, which include the ticks (Ixodida), are unpleasant contemporaries that can lead to serious diseases. But scientists also see a benefit in them, as explained below. To the point Bloodsuckers transmit diseases and strengthen their hosts at the same time many animals depend on these parasites bring benefits to the ecosystem Use as food Ticks

Earwigs in the apartment are a real horror for many people. However, the animals do not cause panic. They are absolutely harmless to humans and rarely appear in masses. What remains, however, is the disgust factor. To get rid of earwigs, as they are also called, a few basic measures are quite sufficient. The aim

Although woodlice are not insects, they share many behaviors with them. These include the fact that in autumn and winter woodlice are increasingly found in the house, under the flower pot and in all sorts of other cracks and corners. Now, rightly, the question arises, Porcellio Scaber, as the scientific name, is harmful, or whether

May beetles and June beetles are among the best-known flying insects that like to hang out in European gardens from May to July. Children like to catch them, cats chase them and gardeners and farmers despair when their plants are used as a food source by the beetles, as they are extremely hungry. If they

If you observe nature carefully in autumn, you will see many ladybugs on house walls, plants and balcony railings. Because now the time has come, in which the small lucky charms look for suitable winter quarters. Since ladybugs hibernate alone only in exceptional cases, they come together in groups and even large swarms to find

The flying spider is found more often in the summer months and during twilight. However, this is not a spider species as colloquially expressed, but actually a species of mosquito. NamingThe insects colloquially known as flying weavers are regularly found under the name of gnats. Their scientific name is Tipulidae. Despite their visual appearance, which

A white-orange coloration makes the Aurora butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) one of the most striking native butterflies. The goddess of dawn gave it its European name. How to recognize the butterfly. Characteristics of the Aurora butterfly The Aurora butterfly is a relatively colorful representative among the white butterflies and relatively petite. Although males and females are