Cricket Cricket, (family Gryllidae), any of approximately 2,400 species of leaping insects (order Orthoptera) that are worldwide in distribution and known for the musical chirping of the male. Crickets vary in length from 3 to 50 mm (0.12 to 2 inches). They have thin antennae, hind legs modified for jumping, three-jointed tarsal (foot) segments, and two slender abdominal sensory […]
Bat are the only mammals capable of true and sustained flight. Flight has enabled bats to become one of the most widely distributed groups of mammals. [1] Apart from the Arctic, the Antarctic and a few isolated oceanic islands, bats exist in almost every habitat on Earth. [2] Bat roosts can be found in hollows, […]
Moth Moth, (order Lepidoptera), any of about 160,000 species of overwhelmingly nocturnal flying insects that, along with butterflies and skippers, constitute the order Lepidoptera. Moths vary greatly in size, ranging in wingspan from about 4 mm (0.16 inch) to nearly 30 cm (about 1 foot). Highly adapted, they live in all but polar habitats. The wings, bodies, and legs […]
Squirrels Weighing an average of 16 to 24 ounces, the type of squirrel that is probably causing damage in your garden is the common gray squirrel. Its color varies from gray, tan, or light brown to dark brown and black. Its belly is light, from white to gray. Its body is 8 to 11 inches in […]
Termite Characteristics Termites live in large social groups called colonies. These colonies are hungry, too, eating 24 hours a day, every day. Termites aren’t just abundant; they are also varied as there are about 2,000 known species on Earth. In the United States alone there are over 40 different species. Termites are insects, so they have […]
Slugs How to identify slugs Slugs can be described as snails without shells. They are a type of mollusk, related to clams and oysters. Slugs are slimy and soft bodied, without any legs. They are generally brownish or grayish. Their head contains two pairs of feelers. A larger pair above carries the eyes and a […]
Would you like to meet a snake while having a good time in your house? I believe most people are afraid of snakes when they see them. Source: istockphoto.com About snake All snakes are strictly carnivorous, preying on small animals including lizards, frogs, other snakes, small mammals, birds, eggs, fish, snails, worms, and insects. The WHO […]
About cockroach: Cockroaches are abundant throughout the world and live in a wide range of environments, especially in the tropics and subtropics. Cockroaches can withstand extremely low temperatures, allowing them to live in the Arctic. Cockroaches are social insects and highly fertile. On average, there are several hundred a year. German cockroaches can produce tens of thousands of offspring a year. […]
Japanese Beetles Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) were first introduced from Japan into New Jersey probably around 1916. They have since spread throughout the eastern and midwestern United States and Canada. They are now monitored very closely as they threaten to invade the western states. Intensive eradication of newly found populations, as well as restricting the movement of […]
Flies are often abundant and are found in almost all terrestrial habitats in the world apart from Antarctica. Flies can be annoyances especially in some parts of the world where they can occur in large numbers, buzzing and settling on the skin or eyes to bite or seek fluids. Figure 1 About flies? Flies have […]