Like all insects dragonflies have six legs in three pairs. These are attached to their thorax along with two sets of wings. They use their legs for all kinds of tasks, from grabbing food to cleaning themselves. How many legs…
There are over 3,000 species of dragonflies globally, most of which live a very similar lifecycle. However, one key difference is how long they live. Some will live for only a year, whereas other may live for up to five…
All bumblebee females have a stinger, which is an ovipositor that has evolved to become a defensive weapon. Males do not have stingers and cannot sting; however, even females rarely sting and are very passive. What is a stinger? A…
Queen bees play a central role within the hive, producing the young that become the workers and drones that help keep the hive running and father the next generation. What she eats depends on her age and what species she…
Bumblebees are vegetarians, very specifically nectarivores. They eat pollen and nectar, and also make a type of honey by regurgitating and storing the nectar in their hives. What is a bumblebee? Bumblebees, as their name suggests, are a type of…
A bumblebee’s lifespan varies depending on the species and where they live. It also ranges within a nest, depending on the role the bumblebee plays. Queen bumblebees live the longest, around a year, while workers and drones only live a…
