Why would anyone be afraid of a creature with a name like “dew drop?” Well, it might have something to do with the last part of the name, “spider.” As fears go, the fear of arachnids is relatively high on the list. Read more »

Members of the cicada family are well-known for their vocal talents. In New Zealand, the largest species is the chorus cicada. It gets its name from the loud and determined males that fill the air with their songs each summer in an attempt to attract a mate. Males have to be particularly boisterous and persistent if they want to stand out and catch the attention of a female, who is in search of a partner. Read more »

How can such a small insect be so destructive? Termites cause more damage than the mightiest of storms and natural disasters. Read more »