Dragonflies do not sleep in the same way that humans do, instead, they enter a state of torpor, where their temperature lowers and they become less responsive. They do, however, require this ‘sleep’ in order to function well. Do dragonflies…
Ponds are an excellent way to attract dragonflies to your garden, but if you don’t have the space to make one don’t despair, there are plenty of other ways to attract in these amazing insects. From planting dragonfly-friendly plants or…
Most dragonflies mate during the summer. The males generally patrol and defend a suitable egg-laying territory, grasping hold of females that come their way. Mating occurs by the female curling her abdomen under the male for their genitals to connect.…
Most species of dragonfly spend the winter in their larval form, or as an egg. Generally, the adults will die off, and the young with either continue feeding below the surface of the water or enter diapause, a type of…
Caterpillars are eating machines, trying to grow as quickly as possible to become adults. Yet all the energy they pack away makes them tasty snacks for other hungry mouths. And without much in the way to defend themselves with, it’s…
Ladybugs are one of our most beloved and famous beetles. However, not everyone loves them enough to keep them from harm. Despite the ladybug’s toxic nature some animals have developed a taste for them as a brightly coloured snack. Toxic…
