For anyone hoping to enjoy themselves in an environment that is rich in insect diversity, a successful method of keeping the nasties at bay is essential…
For anyone hoping to enjoy themselves in an environment that is rich in insect diversity, a successful method of keeping the nasties at bay is essential…
To say that Edward O. Wilson wrote the book on ants is neither to exaggerate nor employ a metaphor; it was written in scholastic partnership with his long-time scientific collaborator Bert Hölldobler, titled “The Ants,” and published in 1990. In 1991 it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize.
Although not at first intending specifically to record it, the pattern of the veins in the wings of this Honey Bee, Apis mellifera, is remarkable. As the wings of these insects are essentially membranes, the common interpretation of the veins’ purpose seems to be that they provide strength to the overall wing structure. Location: Scappoose, […]